A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous or Parallel Expressions Designed as a Practical Guide to Aptness and Variety of Phraseology

Part 49

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~Libertine~, _n._ Rake, debauchee, voluptuary, profligate, dissolute man, man of pleasure.

~Libertine~, _a._ Licentious, dissolute, of lax morals.

~Libertinism~, _n._ Licentiousness, dissoluteness, debauchery.

~Liberty~, _n._ ~1.~ Freedom (_after previous restraint_), liberation from restraint, independence.

~2.~ Privilege, immunity, franchise.

~3.~ Leave, permission, license.

~Liberties~, _n. pl._ ~1.~ Limits (_of a prison, &c._).

~2.~ Unwarrantable freedom.

~Libidinous~, _a._ Lascivious, lustful, carnal, lecherous, lickerish, lewd, prurient, salacious, concupiscent, wanton, loose, unchaste, incontinent.

~Librate~, _v. a._ Balance, poise, hold in equipoise.

~Libratory~, _a._ Balancing.

~License~, _n._ ~1.~ Permission, privilege, leave, right.

~2.~ Permit, warrant.

~3.~ Laxity, excessive liberty, exorbitant freedom.

~License~, _v. a._ Permit, allow, grant authority to, give a permit or warrant to.

~Licentious~, _a._ Dissolute, debauched, profligate, rakish, libertine, loose, lax, lewd.

~Lick~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Pass the tongue over.

~2.~ Lap, take up with the tongue.

~3.~ [_Low._] Beat, flog, thrash, LAMM.

~Lick~, _n._ ~1.~ Taste.

~2.~ [_Low._] Blow, slap.

~3.~ Salt-lick.

~Lickerish~, _a._ ~1.~ Hankering (_to lick_ or _taste_), craving, longing.

~2.~ Lecherous, LIBIDINOUS.

~3.~ Dainty, nice, fastidious.

~Licking~, _n._ ~1.~ Lapping.

~2.~ [_Low._] Whipping, beating, flogging, thrashing, castigation.

~Lickspittle~, _n._ Abject parasite, mean flatterer.

~Lid~, _n._ ~1.~ Cover, covercle.

~2.~ Eyelid.

~Lie~, _n._ Fib, intentional untruth, criminal falsehood, SUGGESTIO FALSI (_suggestion of what is false_), SUPPRESSIO VERI (_suppression of what is true_).

~Lie~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Falsify, FIB, tell a lie.

~2.~ Recline, lie, couch, lie down, be prostrate, be recumbent.

~3.~ Be placed, be laid.

~4.~ Be, rest, remain.

~5.~ Be situated, be located.

~6.~ Consist.

~7.~ (_Law._) Be sustainable.

~Lie at one's door~, Be chargeable to.

~Lie by~, ~1.~ Remain near.

~2.~ Rest, intermit labor.

~Lie in~, Be confined, be in child-bed.

~Lie in one's throat~, Lie outrageously.

~Lie on~, Be incumbent on, belong to, lie with.

~Lie over~, ~1.~ Be deferred, be postponed.

~2.~ Remain unpaid (_said of a note_).

~Lie to~, (_Naut._) Stop, check headway.

~Lie under~, Be subject to.

~Lie upon~, LIE ON.

~Lie with~, ~1.~ Lodge with, sleep with.

~2.~ Belong to, be incumbent on, lie on.

~Lief~, _ad._ Willingly, gladly, freely.

~Liege~, _a._ Bound by feudal tenure (_to service, as a vassal or to protection, as a lord_).

~Liege~, _n._ Superior, sovereign, liege lord.

~Lien~, _n._ Legal claim.

~Lieu~, _n._ [Fr.] Place, room, stead.

~Life~, _n._ ~1.~ Vitality, the vital spark, the breath of life, the breath of one's nostrils.

~2.~ Time from birth to death.

~3.~ Animated existence.

~4.~ Mode or course of living.

~5.~ Conduct, deportment, behavior.

~6.~ Animation, vigor, spirit, vivacity, briskness, sprightliness, activity.

~7.~ Biography, memoir.

~8.~ Real person, living form.

~9.~ Society, social manners, human affairs, course of things.

~Lifeless~, _a._ ~1.~ Dead, defunct, extinct, inanimate.

~2.~ Torpid, sluggish, inert, dull, tame, spiritless, passive.

~Lift~, _v. a._ Raise, elevate, lift up.

~Lift~, _n._ ~1.~ Lifting, raising.

~2.~ [_Colloquial._] Aid, assistance, help.

~3.~ Rise (_as of a lock in canals_), degree of elevation.

~Lift-lock~, _n._ Lock (_of a canal_).

~Ligament~, _n._ Band, ligature.

~Ligature~, _n._ Band, bandage, ligament, tie.

~Light~, _n._ ~1.~ Medium of vision.

~2.~ Diffusion of luminous rays.

~3.~ DAYBREAK, sunrise, dawn, daylight.

~4.~ Candle, lamp, taper, light-house, &c.

~5.~ Instruction, knowledge, comprehension, insight.

~7.~ Illustration, explanation, elucidation.

~8.~ Window, pane of glass, &c.

~9.~ Public notice.

~10.~ Aspect, point of view.

~Light~, _a._ ~1.~ Buoyant, of little weight, not heavy, not dense.

~2.~ Easy to be borne, not burdensome.

~3.~ Easy to be done, not difficult.

~4.~ Porous, spongy, not clammy (_said of bread_).

~5.~ Loose, sandy (_said of soil_).

~6.~ Unincumbered, unburdened, free from impediments, not heavily laden.

~7.~ Slight, trifling, small, inconsiderable, moderate.

~8.~ Gossamery, flimsy, unsubstantial.

~9.~ Frivolous, fickle, unsteady, volatile, unsettled.

~10.~ Gay, airy, buoyant, light-hearted.

~11.~ Bright, clear, not dark.

~12.~ Whitish, of a whitish shade.

~Light~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Kindle, inflame, ignite, set fire to, set on fire, apply the match to.

~2.~ Give light to, guide by light.

~3.~ Illuminate, lighten, illume, irradiate.

~Light on~, ~1.~ Happen upon, fall upon by chance, happen to find, light upon.

~2.~ Alight on.

~Lighten~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Flash [_said of lightning_].

~2.~ [_Colloquial._] Grow lighter, clear off.

~Lighten~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Illuminate, irradiate, illume, light.

~2.~ Ease, make lighter, make easier.

~Light-fingered~, _a._ Thievish.

~Light-hearted~, _a._ GLADSOME, cheerful, joyful, joyous.

~Light-horse~, _n._ Light-armed cavalry.

~Light-house~, _n._ Pharos.

~Lightning-rod~, _n._ PARATONNERRE.

~Lights~, _n. pl._ Lungs (_of a brute_).

~Lightsome~, _a._ ~1.~ Luminous, full of light.

~2.~ Gay, buoyant, lively, cheerful, blithesome, blithe, merry.

~Light upon~, LIGHT ON.

~Lign-aloes~, _n._ Agalloch, aloes wood.

~Ligneous~, _a._ Woody.

~Lignine~, _n._ (_Chem._) Woody fibre.

~Lignite~, _n._ (_Min._) Fossil wood.

~Like~, _a._ ~1.~ Similar, resembling, analogous, allied, parallel, cognate, of a piece.

~2.~ Equal, same.

~3.~ Likely, probable.

~Like~, _n._ ~1.~ Equal.

~2.~ Preference, partiality, liking.

~Like~, _ad._ ~1.~ In the manner of, in the same manner as.

~2.~ Likely, probably.

~Like~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Approve, be pleased with, take pleasure in.

~2.~ Relish, enjoy, be fond of.

~3.~ Esteem, fancy, have a regard for, take a liking to, take to, take a fancy to; find to one's mind, taste, or fancy.

~Like~, _v. n._ Choose, prefer, elect, list, think fit, be pleased.

~Like blazes~, [_Low._] Furiously.

~Likelihood~, _n._ Probability, verisimilitude.

~Likely~, _a._ ~1.~ Probable, credible.

~2.~ In a fair way, to be expected.

~3.~ Pleasing, agreeable, that may be liked.

~4.~ [_Colloquial, U. S._] Respectable, worthy, estimable, of good reputation.

~Liken~, _v. a._ Compare, show the resemblance of.

~Likeness~, _n._ ~1.~ Resemblance, similarity, similitude, semblance, form, external appearance.

~2.~ Copy, fac-simile, counterpart, image, representation, portrait, effigy, statue.

~Likewise~, _ad._ Also, too, besides, moreover, furthermore, in addition, to boot, in like manner.

~Liking~, _n._ ~1.~ Fondness, partiality, desire, wish.

~2.~ Inclination, disposition, tendency, turn, PENCHANT, leaning, bias, propensity, proclivity, proneness, predisposition, appetency.

~Liliputian~, _a._ Pygmean, little, small, tiny, puny, dwarfish, diminutive.

~Lily of the valley~, May lily (_Convallaria majalis_).

~Limb~, _n._ ~1.~ Member.

~2.~ Branch, bough.

~Limb of the law~, Lawyer, counsellor, counsel, barrister, advocate, attorney, SOLICITOR, attorney-at-law.

~Limber~, _a._ Supple, pliable, pliant, flexible, lithe.

~Limbo~, _n._ Hell, limbus, infernal regions, shades below.

~Limbus~, _n._ [L.] LIMBO.

~Lime~, _n._ ~1.~ Quicklime, protoxide of calcium.

~2.~ Linden, lime-tree.

~Limit~, _n._ ~1.~ Bound, frontier, boundary, confine, bourn, termination, precinct, marches.

~2.~ Restriction, restraint, obstruction, check, hinderance.

~Limit~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Bound, circumscribe, define, set bounds to, fix the limits of.

~2.~ Restrain, restrict.

~Limitation~, _n._ Restriction, restraint.

~Limning~, _n._ Painting (_in water colors_).

~Limp~, _a._ Limber, flaccid, flexile.

~Limp~, _v. n._ Halt, hobble, walk lamely.

~Limp~, _n._ Halt, limping gait.

~Limpid~, _a._ Clear, lucid, pure, bright, transparent, pellucid.

~Limpidity~, _n._ Clearness, brightness, purity, transparency, limpidness.

~Limpidness~, _n._ LIMPIDITY.

~Lin~, _n._ ~1.~ Pool, pond.

~2.~ [_Scottish._] Cataract, waterfall.

~Linden~, _n._ Lime-tree.

~Line~, _n._ ~1.~ Streak, extended mark.

~2.~ Straight direction.

~3.~ Parallel direction.

~4.~ Thread, cord, string, rope.

~5.~ Row, rank.

~6.~ Row of words (_across a page_).

~7.~ Note, short letter.

~8.~ Equator, equinoctial circle.

~9.~ One twelfth of an inch.

~10.~ Lineage, race, family.

~11.~ Course, method.

~12.~ Occupation, employment, calling, business, pursuit.

~Line~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Cover on the inside.

~2.~ Place along the side of.

~Lineage~, _n._ Progeny, race, family, house, genealogy, descent, descendants, line, birth, breed, extraction, ancestry.

~Lineal~, _a._ ~1.~ In a direct line (_from an ancestor_).

~2.~ Linear, in the direction of a line.

~Lineament~, _n._ Outline (_particularly of the face_), feature, trait, line.

~Linear~, _a._ Lineal, in the direction of a line.

~Linen~, _n._ ~1.~ Cloth of flax, flaxen fabric.

~2.~ Under garments.

~Linger~, _v. n._ Loiter, delay, tarry, lag, saunter, be slow, wait long, remain long.

~Lingering~, _a._ ~1.~ Delaying, loitering.

~2.~ Protracted.

~Lingo~, _n._ (_Low._) Language, speech.

~Linguiform~, _a._ (_Bot._) Tongue-shaped, lingulate.

~Linguist~, _n._ Adept in languages.

~Linguistics~, _n._ Glossology, glottology.

~Lingulate~, _a._ (_Bot._) Linguiform, tongue-shaped.

~Liniment~, _n._ Embrocation, soft ointment.

~Link~, _n._ Connective, copula, VINCULUM, bond.

~Link~, _v. a._ Connect, conjoin, join, unite, bind, tie.

~Linseed~, _n._ Flaxseed.

~Linsey-woolsey~, _a._ ~1.~ Of linen and wool.

~2.~ Vile, mean, worthless.

~Linsey-woolsey~, _n._ ~1.~ Cloth of linen and wool.

~2.~ Motley composition.

~Lintel~, _n._ Head-piece (_of a door-frame or a window-frame_).

~Lion~, _n._ ~1.~ King of beasts.

~2.~ Object of interest, rare spectacle.

~Lion's share~, Largest portion, greater part.

~Lion-hearted~, _a._ Brave, courageous, intrepid, dauntless, bold, valiant.

~Lion-like~, _a._ Leonine.

~Lippitude~, _n._ Blearedness, dimsightedness.

~Lip~, _n._ Edge or border (_of the mouth, &c._).

~Liquefaction~, _n._ Melting, dissolving, thawing, fusion, dissolution.

~Liquefy~, _v. a._ Melt, dissolve, fuse, make liquid.

~Liqueur~, _n._ [Fr.] Cordial, aromatized spirit.

~Liquid~, _a._ ~1.~ Fluid.

~2.~ Mellifluous, dulcet, soft, clear, flowing.

~Liquid~, _n._ Fluid, liquor, liquid substance.

~Liquidate~, _v. a._ Settle, adjust, pay, extinguish, pay off, clear off.

~Liquidation~, _n._ Settlement, discharge, adjustment, payment.

~Liquidity~, _n._ Fluidity, liquidness.

~Liquidness~, _n._ Fluidity, liquidity.

~Liquor~, _n._ ~1.~ Liquid, fluid, liquid substance.

~2.~ Spirituous or alcoholic liquid.

~Liquor of flints~, Soluble glass, silicate of soda (_or of potash_).

~List~, _n._ ~1.~ REGISTER, roll, CATALOGUE, INVENTORY, schedule, INVOICE.

~2.~ Border, bound, limit.

~3.~ Strip (_of cloth, on the edge_), selvage.

~4.~ (_Arch._) Fillet, annulet, listel.

~List~, _v. n._ Wish, choose, desire, prefer, elect, think fit, think best, think proper.

~Listel~, _n._ (_Arch._) Fillet, annulet, list.

~Listen~, _v. n._ Hearken, hark, hear, give ear, lend an ear, incline an ear, prick up the ears, be all ear.

~Listless~, _a._ Inattentive, indifferent, heedless, careless, thoughtless.

~Lists~, _n. pl._ Arena, palæstra, race-course.

~Literal~, _n._ ~1.~ As regards letters.

~2.~ According to the exact meaning, not figurative.

~3.~ Following the exact words, not free.

~Literary~, _a._ ~1.~ Of literature or learning.

~2.~ Learned, lettered, bookish, well-read, book-learned.

~Literati~, [L. _pl._] _n._ Scholars, savans, the learned, learned men.

~Literatim~, _ad._ [L.] Letter for letter.

~Literature~, _n._ ~1.~ Learning, erudition, letters.

~2.~ The humanities, the Muses, belles lettres, polite literature.

~3.~ Literary productions, literary works.

~Litharge~, _n._ Protoxide of lead (_fused and semi-vitrified_).

~Lithe~, _a._ Limber, flexible, flexile, pliable, pliant, supple.

~Lithesome~, _a._ Limber, flexible, flexile, pliable, pliant, supple.

~Lithia~, _n._ Oxide of lithium.

~Lithograph~, _n._ Lithographic engraving.

~Litigate~, _v. a._ Contest in law, defend in a lawsuit.

~Litigate~, _v. n._ Dispute in law, carry on a lawsuit.

~Litigation~, _n._ Lawsuit, suit at law, judicial contest.

~Litigious~, _a._ Contentious, disputatious, quarrelsome.

~Litter~, _n._ ~1.~ Vehicle with a bed (_borne by hand_).

~2.~ Bedding of straw, hay, &c.

~3.~ Things negligently scattered.

~4.~ Brood.

~Litter~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Cover with straw, hay, &c., for bedding.

~2.~ Cover with things negligently scattered.

~3.~ Give birth to (_said of quadrupeds_), bring forth.

~Little~, _a._ ~1.~ Small (_in size or extent_), minute, diminutive, tiny, not great, not large.

~2.~ Small (_in quantity, amount or duration_), not much.

~3.~ Inconsiderable, petty, slight, slender, feeble, moderate, scanty.

~4.~ Mean, selfish, narrow, paltry, contemptible.

~Little~, _ad._ Slightly, in a small degree, in some degree.

~Little Bear~, _n._ [With _The_ prefixed.] Lesser Bear, URSA MINOR.

~Littoral~, _a._ Of the shore.

~Liturgy~, _n._ Ritual, formulary of public worship.

~Live~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Exist, breathe, have being, have life, be alive, keep soul and body together.

~2.~ Remain, continue, endure, be permanent.

~3.~ Dwell, abide, reside, have lodgings, have one's quarters, be quartered.

~4.~ Feed, subsist, be nourished, be supported, obtain a livelihood.

~5.~ Enjoy life, be happy.

~Live coal~, Burning coal.

~Live~, _a._ LIVING, alive, not dead.

~Live in clover~, Luxuriate, wanton, revel, live luxuriously.

~Lively~, _a._ ~1.~ Active, agile, nimble, dapper, supple, brisk, alert, quick, stirring, SPRY, smart.

~2.~ Animated, spirited, sprightly, vivacious, airy, gay, blithe, blithesome, buoyant, joyous, frolicsome, buxom, debonair, full of life.

~3.~ Vivid, bright, brilliant.

~4.~ Vigorous, forcible, strong, nervous, glowing, sparkling, racy, piquant, impassioned.

~Liver of sulphur~, Sulphuret of potassium (_fused_).

~Liver-leaf~, _n._ Liverwort.

~Liverwort~, _n._ Liver-leaf.

~Livery~, _n._ ~1.~ Dress (_for distinction, as of servants_).

~2.~ (_Law._) Delivery.

~Live-stock~, _n._ Stock, domestic animals (_on a farm_).

~Livid~, _a._ Discolored (_as flesh by a bruise_), black and blue, of a lead color.

~Living~, _a._ ~1.~ Existing, breathing, live, not dead.

~2.~ Active, vigorous, lively.

~Living~, _n._ ~1.~ Livelihood, maintenance, support, subsistence, keeping, FEED.

~2.~ Benefice, ecclesiastical living.

~3.~ Mode of life, course of life.

~Lixivium~, _n._ Lye.

~Lo~, _interj._ Look, see, behold.

~Load~, _n._ ~1.~ Burden, weight.

~2.~ Lading, cargo, freight.

~3.~ Encumbrance, pressure, clog, incubus, drag weight, dead weight.

~Load~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Freight, lade, put or lay a load upon.

~2.~ Encumber, oppress, burden, weigh down.

~Loadstar~, _n._ [Written also _Lodestar_.] Polestar.

~Loadstone~, _n._ Magnet, natural magnet.

~Loaf~, _v. n._ [_Colloquial._] Lounge, be idle, idle away one's time.

~Loafer~, _n._ Idler, lounger, vagrant, vagabond, idle wanderer.

~Loam~, _n._ Mould.

~Loan~, _v. a._ Lend.

~Loath~, _a._ Reluctant, backward, unwilling, averse, disinclined, indisposed, not disposed.

~Loathe~, _v. a._ Abhor, detest, hate, nauseate, abominate, feel disgust at, shrink from, recoil from.

~Loathing~, _n._ Abhorrence, disgust, detestation, abomination, hatred, antipathy, horror.

~Loathsome~, _a._ ~1.~ Disgusting, sickening, nauseous, nauseating, repulsive, offensive, revolting, palling.

~2.~ Hateful, detestable, odious, shocking, abominable; abhorrent, execrable.

~Loaves and fishes~, Gains, rewards, emoluments.

~Lobelia~, n. Indian tobacco (_a name of the North American species_; _Lobelia inflata_).

~Local~, _a._ Topical.

~Locality~, _n._ Position, situation, place, location.

~Locate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Place, set, establish, fix.

~2.~ Determine the place of, designate the site of.

~3.~ Set off (_as tracts of land_), fix the boundaries of.

~Location~, _n._ ~1.~ Situation, place, locality.

~2.~ Locating, establishing, marking out the limits or boundaries.

~Loch~, _n._ [_Scottish._] Lake, pond, mere, pool.

~Lock~, _n._ ~1.~ Lift-lock (_of a canal_).

~2.~ Tuft, flock.

~Lock~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Fasten (_with a lock_), close fast.

~2.~ Confine (_by locking_), shut up, lock up.

~3.~ Enclose, encircle, embrace.

~Lock up~, ~1.~ Clasp, fasten, lock, close fast.

~2.~ Confine, shut up.

~Locked-jaw~, _n._ Trismus, tetanus (_of the jaw_).

~Lock-jaw~, _n._ Trismus, tetanus (_of the jaw_).

~Locofoco match~, Lucifer match.

~Locomotion~, _n._ ~1.~ Motion from place to place.

~2.~ Power to move from place to place.

~Locomotive~, _a._ Able to move from place to place.

~Locomotive~, _n._ Locomotive engine.

~Locum tenens~, [L.] Deputy, substitute, lieutenant, agent, proxy.

~Locust~, _n._ [_U. S., where this name is improperly applied to the harvest-fly._] Cicada, harvest-fly.

~Lode~, _n._ Metallic vein, mineral vein.

~Lodestar~, _n._ [Written also _Loadstar_.] Polestar.

~Lodge~, _n._ ~1.~ Cottage, cot, small house.

~2.~ Den, lair, haunt.

~3.~ Association (_as of freemasons_), secret society.

~4.~ Collection, group.

~Lodge~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Place, put, deposit.

~2.~ Plant, infix, fix.

~3.~ Harbor, quarter, provide lodging for.

~4.~ Lay flat, beat down.

~Lodge~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Inhabit (_for a season_), dwell, live, reside, abide.

~2.~ Sojourn, tarry, rest, STOP, take up one's quarters, pitch one's tent, put up, take lodgings, have lodgings.

~Lodging~, _n._ ~1.~ Place of rest, apartment for sleeping.

~2.~ Habitation (_for a season_), abode, residence, dwelling quarters, dwelling-place, place of residence, headquarters.

~Loftiness~, _n._ ~1.~ Height, elevation, altitude.

~2.~ Pride, haughtiness.

~3.~ Sublimity, dignity.

~Lofty~, _a._ ~1.~ High, elevated.

~2.~ Proud, haughty, arrogant, magisterial.

~3.~ Sublime, dignified.

~Logan~, _n._ Rocking-stone.

~Loggerhead~, _n._ Simpleton, DUNCE.

~Logic~, _n._ ~1.~ Science of reasoning, science of the laws of thought, analysis of the process of reasoning.

~2.~ Dialectics, application of logical principles, applied logic.

~Logical~, _a._ ~1.~ Of logic.

~2.~ Dialectical, according to the rules of logic, that conforms to the laws of thought.

~3.~ Coherent, consistent.

~4.~ Discriminating, skilled in reasoning, versed in logic.

~Logomachy~, _n._ Dispute, controversy, altercation, bickering, wrangling, war of words, words.

~Logwood~, _n._ Campeachy wood.

~Loins~, _n. pl._ Reins, lumbar region.

~Loiter~, _v. n._ Lag, linger, delay, saunter, dillydally, move slowly.

~Loitering~, _a._ Dilatory, lingering.

~Loll~, _v. n._ Lounge, recline, lean, sprawl, lie at ease.

~Lone~, _a._ ~1.~ Solitary, isolated, secluded, lonely, alone.

~2.~ Unfrequented, deserted, uninhabited, unoccupied, lonesome.

~Loneliness~, _n._ Solitariness, seclusion, solitude, retirement, isolation.

~Lonely~, _a._ ~1.~ Apart, retired, solitary, secluded, isolated, sequestered, remote, dreary, lonesome.

~2.~ Lone, alone, solitary, unaccompanied, companionless.

~Lonesome~, _a._ ~1.~ Solitary, lonely, secluded, deserted, lone.

~2.~ Desolate, cheerless, dismal, gloomy, dreary.

~Long~, _a._ ~1.~ Extended, lengthy, not short.

~2.~ Protracted, prolonged, long-winded, spun out.

~3.~ Slow, dilatory, slack, lingering, tardy, not quick.

~Long home~, The tomb, the sepulchre, the grave, narrow house, house of death.

~Long~, _ad._ ~1.~ To a great extent.

~2.~ A long time, for a long time.

~3.~ Throughout, all along.

~Long for~, Crave, hanker for, hanker after, lust after, pine for, have a longing for, yearn for, aspire after.

~Long-breathed~, _a._ Long-winded.

~Longe~, _n. & v. n._ [Fr.] Pass, thrust, allonge, lunge.

~Longevity~, _n._ Long life.

~Long-headed~, _a._ Sagacious, discerning, intelligent, acute, shrewd, clear-sighted, keen-sighted.

~Longing~, _n._ Craving, yearning, hankering, itching, aspiration, breathing, continual wish, earnest desire, wistful eye, lickerish tooth.

~Longitudinally~, _ad._ Lengthwise, from end to end.

~Long-sighted~, _a._ Far-sighted.

~Long-spun~, _a._ Lengthy, tedious, long-winded, spun out.

~Long-suffering~, _a._ Forbearing, patient, not easily provoked.

~Long-suffering~, _n._ Forbearance, clemency, patient endurance (_of injuries_).

~Long-winded~, _a._ ~1.~ Long-breathed.

~2.~ Protracted, prolonged, spun out.

~3.~ Tedious, wearisome.

~Look~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Direct the eye.

~2.~ Turn the thoughts, apply the mind.

~3.~ Mind, consider, take care, take heed.

~4.~ Front, face, be turned, be directed.

~5.~ Appear, seem; have, wear, or present the appearance; strike one as being.

~Look~, _v. a._ Influence by looks.

~Look~, _interj._ See, lo, behold.

~Look~, _n._ ~1.~ Gaze.

~2.~ Appearance, aspect, complexion.

~3.~ Mien, air of the face, cast of countenance.

~Look after~, ~1.~ Attend to, take care of, see to.

~2.~ Seek, search for, look for.

~3.~ Expect, wait for.

~Look down upon~, Despise, contemn, spurn, regard with contempt.

~Look for~, ~1.~ Expect.

~2.~ Search, seek, look after.

~Look in the face~, Face, meet boldly.

~Look into~, Investigate, examine, study, consider, inspect closely, observe narrowly.

~Look on~, ~1.~ Be a spectator.

~2.~ Regard, esteem, consider, look upon.

~Look out~, (_Active._) Search for, look up.

~Look out~, (_Neuter._) Be on the watch, be on one's guard.

~Look over~, Examine, cast the eye over.

~Look sharp~, Be vigilant, have all one's eyes about one.

~Look to~, ~1.~ Watch, take care of, look after.

~2.~ Rely on, depend on.

~Look upon~, Regard, consider, esteem, look on.

~Look up~, Search for, look out.

~Look up to~, Respect, honor, defer to, think much of, think highly of.

~Loon~, _n._ ~1.~ (_Ornith._) Great northern diver (_Colymbus glacialis_).

~2.~ Simpleton, fool, dunce.

~Looper~, _n._ Canker-worm, span-worm, geometer.

~Loophole~, _n._ ~1.~ Opening (_in the wall of a fortification_), aperture.

~2.~ Plea, pretext, pretence, excuse, way for evasion, way of escape.

~Loose~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Unfasten, untie, unbind, unloose, CAST OFF.

~2.~ Release, liberate, free, set free.

~3.~ Detach, disconnect, disengage.

~Loose~, _a._ ~1.~ Unbound, untied, not fastened, not confined.

~2.~ Movable, not fast, not fixed.

~3.~ Slack, relaxed, not tense, not tight.

~4.~ Open, not close, not compact, not dense.

~5.~ Prolix, rambling, not concise.

~6.~ Vague, indefinite, indistinct, indeterminate, ill-defined, not precise, not exact.

~7.~ Lax in the bowels, not costive.

~8.~ Immoral, dissolute, WANTON, unchaste, of lax morals.

~Loosen~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Slacken, relax, make loose, make less tight.

~2.~ Release, unloose, loose, let loose.

~3.~ Make lax (_as the bowels_).

~Lop~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Cut, cut off.

~2.~ Dock, crop, curtail, prune, cut short.

~3.~ Drop, let fall.

~Loquacious~, _a._ Talkative, garrulous, chatty, conversable, COZY.

~Loquacity~, _n._ Talkativeness, garrulity, gift of gab.

~Lord~, _n._ ~1.~ Master, ruler, governor, sovereign, king.

~2.~ Noble, nobleman, peer.

~3.~ Husband.

~4.~ GOD, Jehovah.

~Lord it over~, Rule, rule over, domineer over.

~Lord over~, Rule, rule over, domineer over.

~Lorgnette~, _n._ [Fr.] Opera-glass.

~Lordliness~, _n._ ~1.~ Dignity, majesty.

~2.~ Pride, haughtiness.

~Lordly~, _a._ ~1.~ Dignified, majestic.

~2.~ Proud, haughty, domineering, imperious, overbearing.

~Lord's-day~, _n._ Sunday, the Sabbath, the Christian Sabbath, first day of the week, the day of rest.

~Lordship~, _n._ ~1.~ Authority, dominion, rule, sway, command, control, government, direction, domination, empire.

~2.~ Manor, feudal estate of a nobleman.

~Lord's-prayer~, _n._ Pater noster.

~Lord's-supper~, _n._ Eucharist, communion, sacrament, Christian sacrament.

~Lore~, _n._ Learning, erudition, knowledge.