Chapter 30

\'92gilops <Xpage= Ad`ver*sa*ry (#) , n. ; pl. Adversaries (#) . [OE. adversarie , direct fr. the Latin, and adversaire , fr. OF. adversier , aversier , fr. L. adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See Adverse .] One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose26 or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe. >

\'92g"i*lops (#) , n. [L. aegilopis , Gr. <?/, fr. <?/, gen. <?/, goat + <?/ eye.] 1. (Med.) An ulcer or fistula in the inner corner of the eye.

2. (Bot.) (a) The great wild-oat grass or other cornfield weed. Crabb . (b) A genus of plants, called also hardgrass .

\'92gis <Xpage= Ad`ver*sa*ry (#) , n. ; pl. Adversaries (#) . [OE. adversarie , direct fr. the Latin, and adversaire , fr. OF. adversier , aversier , fr. L. adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See Adverse .] One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose26 or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe. >

\'92"gis (#) , n. [L. aegis , fr. Gr. <?/ a goat skin, a shield, <?/ goat, or fr. <?/ to rush.] A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A shield; a protection.

\'92gophony <Xpage= Ad`ver*sa*ry (#) , n. ; pl. Adversaries (#) . [OE. adversarie , direct fr. the Latin, and adversaire , fr. OF. adversier , aversier , fr. L. adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See Adverse .] One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose26 or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe. >

\'92*goph"o*ny (#) , n. Same as Egophony .

\'92grotat <Xpage= Ad`ver*sa*ry (#) , n. ; pl. Adversaries (#) . [OE. adversarie , direct fr. the Latin, and adversaire , fr. OF. adversier , aversier , fr. L. adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See Adverse .] One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose26 or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe. >

\'92*gro"tat (#) , n. [L., he is sick.] (Camb. Univ.) A medical certificate that a student is ill.

\'92neid <Xpage= Ad`ver*sa*ry (#) , n. ; pl. Adversaries (#) . [OE. adversarie , direct fr. the Latin, and adversaire , fr. OF. adversier , aversier , fr. L. adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See Adverse .] One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose26 or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe. >

\'92*ne"id (#) , n. [L. Aeneis , Aeneidis , or -dos : cf. F. <?/n\'82de .] The great epic poem of Virgil, of which the hero is \'92neas.

A\'89neous <Xpage= Ad`ver*sa*ry (#) , n. ; pl. Adversaries (#) . [OE. adversarie , direct fr. the Latin, and adversaire , fr. OF. adversier , aversier , fr. L. adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See Adverse .] One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose26 or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe. >

A*\'89"ne*ous (#) , a. [L. a\'89neus .] (Zo\'94l.) Colored like bronze.

\'92olian <Xpage= Ad`ver*sa*ry (#) , n. ; pl. Adversaries (#) . [OE. adversarie , direct fr. the Latin, and adversaire , fr. OF. adversier , aversier , fr. L. adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See Adverse .] One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose26 or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe. >

\'92*o"li*an (#) , a. [L. Aeolius , Gr. <?/.] 1. Of or pertaining to \'92olia or \'92olis, in Asia Minor, colonized by the Greeks, or to its inhabitants; \'91olic; as, the \'92olian dialect .

2. Pertaining to \'92olus, the mythic god of the winds; pertaining to, or produced by, the wind; a\'89rial.

Viewless forms the \'91olian organ play. Campbell.

\'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the <page="27"> Page 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes.

\'92olic <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

\'92*ol"ic (#) , a. [L. Aeolicus ; Gr. <?/.] \'92olian, 1; as, the \'92olic dialect; the \'92olic mode.

\'92olipile, \'92olipyle <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

\'92*ol"i*pile , \'92*ol"i*pyle (#) , n. [L. aeolipilae ; Aeolus god of the winds + pila a ball, or Gr. <?/ gate ( i . e ., doorway of \'92olus); cf. F. \'82olipyle .] An apparatus consisting chiefly of a closed vessel (as a globe or cylinder) with one or more projecting bent tubes, through which steam is made to pass from the vessel, causing it to revolve. [Written also eolipile .]

&hand; Such an apparatus was first described by Hero of Alexandria about 200 years b. c. It has often been called the first steam engine.

\'92olotropic <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

\'92`o*lo*trop"ic (#) , a. [Gr. <?/ changeful + <?/ a turning, <?/ to turn.] (Physics) Exhibiting differences of quality or property in different directions; not isotropic.

Sir W. Thomson.

\'92olotropy <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

\'92`o*lot"ro*py (#) , n. (Physics) Difference of quality or property in different directions.

\'92olus <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

\'92"o*lus (#) , n. [L., fr. Gr. <?/.] (Gr. & Rom. Myth.) The god of the winds.

\'92on <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

\'92"on (#) , n. A period of immeasurable duration; also, an emanation of the Deity. See Eon .

\'92onian <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

\'92*o"ni*an (#) , a. [Gr. <?/.] Eternal; everlasting. " \'92onian hills."

Tennyson.

\'92pyornis <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

\'92`py*or"nis (#) , n. [Gr. <?/ high + <?/ bird.] A gigantic bird found fossil in Madagascar.

A\'89rate <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*ate (#) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. A<?/rated (#) ; p. pr. & vb. n. A<?/rating (#) .] [Cf. F. a\'82rer . See Air , v. t. ] 1. To combine or charge with gas; usually with carbonic acid gas, formerly called fixed air .

His sparkling sallies bubbled up as from a\'89rated natural fountains. Carlyle.

2. To supply or impregnate with common air; as, to a\'89rate soil; to a\'89rate water.

3. (Physiol.) To expose to the chemical action of air; to oxygenate (the blood) by respiration; to arterialize.

A\'89rated bread , bread raised by charging dough with carbonic acid gas, instead of generating the gas in the dough by fermentation.

A\'89ration <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*a"tion (#) , n. [Cf. F. a\'82ration .] 1. Exposure to the free action of the air; airing; as, a\'89ration of soil, of spawn, etc.

2. (Physiol.) A change produced in the blood by exposure to the air in respiration; oxygenation of the blood in respiration; arterialization.

3. The act or preparation of charging with carbonic acid gas or with oxygen.

A\'89rator <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*a`tor (#) , n. That which supplies with air; esp. an apparatus used for charging mineral waters with gas and in making soda water.

A\'89rial <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A*\'89"ri*al (#) , a. [L. a\'89rius . See Air .] 1. Of or pertaining to the air, or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air; as, a\'89rial regions or currents . " A\'89rial spirits." Milton . " A\'89rial voyages." Darwin .

2. Consisting of air; resembling, or partaking of the nature of air. Hence: Unsubstantial; unreal.

3. Rising aloft in air; high; lofty; as, a\'89rial spires .

4. Growing, forming, or existing in the air, as opposed to growing or existing in earth or water, or underground; as, a\'89rial rootlets, a\'89rial plants .

Gray.

5. Light as air; ethereal.

A\'89rial acid , carbonic acid. [Obs.] Ure . -- A\'89rial perspective . See Perspective .

A\'89riality <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A*\'89`ri*al"i*ty (#) , n. The state of being a\'89rial; <?/nsubstantiality. [R.]

De Quincey.

A\'89rially <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A*\'89"ri*al*ly (#) , adv. Like, or from, the air; in an a\'89rial manner. "A murmur heard a\'89rially ."

Tennyson.

Aerie <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

Ae"rie (?; 277) , n. [OE. aire , eire , air , nest, also origin, descent, OF. aire , LL. area , aera , nest of a bird of prey, perh. fr. L. area an open space (for birds of prey like to build their nests on flat and open spaces on the top of high rocks). Cf. Area .] The nest of a bird of prey, as of an eagle or hawk; also a brood of such birds; eyrie. Shak . Also fig.: A human residence or resting place perched like an eagle's nest.

A\'89riferous <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*if"er*ous (#) , a. [L. a\'89r air + -ferous : cf. F. a\'82rif\'8are .] Conveying or containing air; air-bearing; as, the windpipe is an a\'89riferous tube .

A\'89rification <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*i*fi*ca"tion (#) , n. [Cf. F. a\'82rification . See A<?/rify .] 1. The act of combining air with another substance, or the state of being filled with air.

2. The act of becoming a\'89rified, or of changing from a solid or liquid form into an a\'89riform state; the state of being a\'89riform.

A\'89riform <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*i*form (?; 277) , a. [L. a\'89r air + -form : cf. F. a\'82riforme .] Having the form or nature of air, or of an elastic fluid; gaseous. Hence fig.: Unreal.

A\'89rify <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >