Chapter 33

\'92stivation <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. >

\'92s`ti*va"tion (#) , n. 1. (Zo\'94l.) The state of torpidity induced by the heat and dryness of summer, as in certain snails; -- opposed to hibernation .

2. (Bot.) The arrangement of the petals in a flower bud, as to folding, overlapping, etc.; prefloration.

Gray.

[Spelt also estivation .]

\'92stuary <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. >

\'92s"tu*a*ry (?; 135) , n. & a. See Estuary .

\'92stuous <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. >

\'92s"tu*ous (#) , a. [L. aestuosus , fr. aestus fire, glow.] Glowing; agitated, as with heat.

A\'89theogamous <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`the*og"a*mous (#) , a. [Gr. <?/ unusual (<?/ priv. + <?/ custom) + <?/ marriage.] (Bot.) Propagated in an unusual way; cryptogamous.

\'92ther <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"ther (#) , n. See Ether .

\'92thiops mineral <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"thi*ops min"er*al (#) . (Chem.) Same as Ethiops mineral . [Obs.]

\'92thogen <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. >

\'92th"o*gen (#) , n. [Gr. <?/ fire, light + -gen .] (Chem.) A compound of nitrogen and boro<?/, which, when heated before the blowpipe, gives a brilliant phosphorescent; boric nitride.

\'92thrioscope <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"thri*o*scope (#) , n. [Gr. <?/ clear + <?/ to observe.] An instrument consisting in part of a differential thermometer. It is used for measuring changes of temperature produced by different conditions of the sky, as when clear or clouded.

\'92tiological <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`ti*o*log"ic*al (#) , a. Pertaining to \'91tiology; assigning a cause. -- \'92`ti*o*log"ic*al*ly, adv.

\'92tiology <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`ti*ol"o*gy (#) , n. [L. aetologia , Gr. <?/; <?/ cause + <?/ description: cf. F. \'82tiologie .] 1. The science, doctrine, or demonstration of causes; esp., the investigation of the causes of any disease; the science of the origin and development of things.

2. The assignment of a cause.

A\'89tites <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*ti"tes (#) , n. [L., fr. Gr. <?/ (sc. <?/) stone, fr. <?/ eagle.] See Eaglestone .

Afar <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*far" (#) , adv. [Pref. a- .(for on or of ) + far .] At, to, or from a great distance; far away; -- often used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar ; I saw him afar off.

The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar . Beattie.

Afeard <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*feard" (#) , p. a. [OE. afered , AS. \'bef<?/red , p. p. of \'bef<?/ran to frighten; \'be- (cf. Goth. us- , Ger. er- , orig. meaning out ) + f <?/ ran to frighten. See Fear .] Afraid. [Obs.]

Be not afeard ; the isle is full of noises. Shak.

Afer <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"fer (#) , n. [L.] The southwest wind.

Milton.

Affability <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. >

Af`fa*bil"i*ty (#) , n. [L. affabilitas : cf. F. affabilit\'82 .] The quality of being affable; readiness to converse; courteousness in receiving others and in conversation; complaisant behavior.

Affability is of a wonderful efficacy or power in procuring love. Elyot

Affable <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. >

Af"fa*ble (#) , a. [F. affable , L. affabilis , fr. affari to speak to; ad + fari to speak. See Fable .] 1. Easy to be spoken to or addressed; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; courteous; sociable.

An affable and courteous gentleman. Shak.

His manners polite and affable . Macaulay.

2. Gracious; mild; benign.

A serene and affable countenance. Tatler.

Syn. -- Courteous; civil; complaisant; accessible; mild; benign; condescending.

Affableness <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. >

Af"fa*ble*ness , n. Affability.

Affably <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. >

Af"fa*bly , adv. In an affable manner; courteously.

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Affabrous <Xpage=28>

Af"fa*brous (#) , a. [L. affaber workmanlike; ad + faber .] Executed in a workmanlike manner; ingeniously made. [R.]

Bailey.

Affair <Xpage=28>

Af*fair" (#) , n. [OE. afere , affere , OF. afaire , F. affaire , fr. a faire to do; L.. ad + facere to do. See Fact , and cf. Ado .] 1. That which is done or is to be done; matter; concern; as, a difficult affair to manage; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public; -- often in the plural. "At the head of affairs ." Junius . "A talent for affairs ." Prescott .

2. Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely; as, an affair of honor, i. e. , a duel; an affair of love, i. e. , an intrigue.

3. (Mil.) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.

4. Action; endeavor. [Obs.]

And with his best affair Obeyed the pleasure of the Sun. Chapman.

5. A material object (vaguely designated).

A certain affair of fine red cloth much worn and faded. Hawthorne.

Affamish <Xpage=28>

Af*fam"ish (#) , v. t. & i. [F. affamer , fr. L. ad + fames hunger. See Famish .] To afflict with, or perish from, hunger. [Obs.]

Spenser.

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Af*fam"ish*ment (#) , n. Starvation.

Bp. Hall.

Affatuate <Xpage=28>

Af*fat"u*ate (#) , v. t. [L. ad + fatuus foolish.] To infatuate. [Obs.]

Milton.

Affear <Xpage=28>

Af*fear" (#) , v. t. [OE. aferen , AS. \'bef<?/ran . See Afeard .] To frighten. [Obs.]

Spenser.

Affect <Xpage=28>

Af*fect" (#) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Affected ; p. pr. & vb. n. Affecting .] [L. affectus , p. p. of afficere to affect by active agency; ad + facere to make: cf. F. affectere , L. affectare , freq. of afficere . See Fact .] 1. To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon.

As might affect the earth with cold heat. Milton.

The climate affected their health and spirits. Macaulay.

2. To influence or move, as the feelings or passions; to touch.

A consideration of the rationale of our passions seems to me very necessary for all who would affect them upon solid and pure principles.

3. To love; to regard with affection. [Obs.]

As for Queen Katharine, he rather respected than affected , rather honored than loved, her. Fuller.

4. To show a fondness for; to like to use or practice; to choose; hence, to frequent habitually.

For he does neither affect company, nor is he fit for <?/t, indeed. Shak.

Do not affect the society of your inferiors in rank, nor court that of the great.

Hazlitt.

5. To dispose or incline.

Men whom they thought best affected to religion and their country's liberty. Milton.

6. To aim at; to aspire; to covet. [Obs.]

This proud man affects imperial <?/way. Dryden.

7. To tend to by affinity or disposition.

The drops of every fluid affect a round figure. Newton.

8. To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume; as, to affect ignorance .

Careless she is with artful care, Affecting to seem unaffected. Congreve.

Thou dost affect my manners. Shak.

9. To assign; to appoint. [R.]

One of the domestics was affected to his special service. Thackeray.

Syn. -- To influence; operate; act on; concern; move; melt; soften; subdue; overcome; pretend; assume.

Affect <Xpage=28>

Af*fect" , n. [L. affectus .] Affection; inclination; passion; feeling; disposition. [Obs.]

Shak.

Affectation <Xpage=28>

Af`fec*ta"tion (#) , n. [L. affectatio : cf. F. affectation .] 1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. "An affectation of contempt."

Macaulay.

Affectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural what is natural. Locke.

2. A striving after. [Obs.]

Bp. Pearson.

3. Fondness; affection. [Obs.]

Hooker.

Affectationist <Xpage=28>

Af`fec*ta"tion*ist , n. One who exhibits affectation. [R.]

Fitzed. Hall.

Affected <Xpage=28>

Af*fect"ed (#) , p. p. & a. 1. Regarded with affection; beloved. [Obs.]

His affected Hercules. Chapman.

2. Inclined; disposed; attached.

How stand you affected his wish? Shak.

3. Given to false show; assuming or pretending to posses what is not natural or real.

He is . . . too spruce, too affected , too odd. Shak.

4. Assumed artificially; not natural.

Affected coldness and indifference. Addison.

5. (Alg.) Made up of terms involving different powers of the unknown quantity; adfected; as, an affected equation .

Affectedly <Xpage=28>

Af*fect"ed*ly , adv. 1. In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality.

2. Lovingly; with tender care. [Obs.]

Shak.

Affectedness <Xpage=28>

Af*fect"ed*ness , n. Affectation.

Affecter <Xpage=28>

Af*fect"er (#) , n. One who affects, assumes, pretends, or strives after. " Affecters of wit."

Abp. Secker.

Affectibility <Xpage=28>

Af*fect`i*bil"i*ty (#) , n. The quality or state of being affectible. [R.]

Affectibl</ <Xpage=28>

Af*fect"i*bl<?/ (#) , a. That may be affected. [R.]

Lay aside the absolute, and, by union with the creaturely, become affectible . Coleridge.

Affecting <Xpage=28>

Af*fect"ing , a. 1. Moving the emotions; fitted to excite the emotions; pathetic; touching; as, an affecting address; an affecting sight.

The most affecting music is generally the most simple.

2. Affected; given to false show. [Obs.]

A drawling; affecting rouge. Shak.

Affectingly <Xpage=28>

Af*fect"ing*ly (#) , adv. In an affecting manner; is a manner to excite emotions.

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