Chapter 76

An`to*no*mas"tic (#) , a. Pertaining to, or characterized by, antonomasia. -- An`to*no*mas"tic*al*ly (#) , adv.

Antonomasy <Xpage=66>

An*ton"o*ma*sy (#) , n. Antonomasia.

Antonym <Xpage=66>

An"to*nym (#) , n. [Gr. <?/ a word used in substitution for another; <?/ + <?/, <?/, a word.] A word of opposite meaning; a counterterm; -- used as a correlative of synonym . [R.]

C. J. Smith.

Antorbital <Xpage=66>

Ant*or"bit*al (#) , a. [Pref. anti- + orbital .] (Anat.) Pertaining to, or situated in, the region of the front of the orbit. -- n. The antorbital bone.

Antorgastic <Xpage=66>

Ant`or*gas"tic (#) , a. See Antiorgastic .

Antozone <Xpage=66>

Ant*o"zone (#) , n. [Pref. anti- + ozone .] (Chem.) A compound formerly supposed to be modification of oxygen, but now known to be hydrogen dioxide; -- so called because apparently antagonistic to ozone, converting it into ordinary oxygen.

Antral <Xpage=66>

An"tral (#) , a. (Anat.) Relating to an antrum.

Antre <Xpage=66>

An"tre (#) , n. [F. antre , L. antrum , fr. Gr. <?/.] A cavern. [Obs.]

Shak.

Antrorse <Xpage=66>

An*trorse" (#) , a. [From L. ante + versun turned; apparently formed in imitation of re<?/rorse .] (Bot.) Forward or upward in direction.

Gray .

Antrovert <Xpage=66>

An`tro*vert" (#) , v. t. To bend forward. [R.]

Owen .

Antrum <Xpage=66>

An"trum (#) , n. ; pl. Antra (#) . [L., fr. Gr. <?/.] A cavern or cavity, esp. an anatomical cavity or sinus .

Huxley.

Antrustion <Xpage=66>

An*trus"tion (#) , n. [F., fr. LL. antrustio .] A vassal or voluntary follower of Frankish princes in their enterprises .

Ant thrush <Xpage=66>

Ant" thrush` (#) . (Zo\'94l.) (a) One of several species of tropical birds, of the Old World, of the genus Pitta , somewhat resembling the thrushes, and feeding chiefly on ants. (b) See Ant bird , under Ant .

'd8Anubis <Xpage=66>

'd8A*nu"bis (#) , n. [L.] (Myth.) An Egyptian deity, the conductor of departed spirits, represented by a human figure with the head of a dog or fox.

Anura <Xpage=66>

A*nu"ra (#) , n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. <?/ priv. + <?/ a tail.] (Zo\'94l.) One of the orders of amphibians characterized by the absence of a tail, as the frogs and toads. [Written also anoura .]

Anurous <Xpage=66>

A*nu"rous (#) , a. (Zo\'94l.) Destitute of a tail, as the frogs and toads. [Also written anourous .]

Anury <Xpage=66>

An"u*ry (#) , n. [Gr. <?/ priv. + <?/ urine.] (Med.) Nonsecretion or defective secretion of urine; ischury.

Anus <Xpage=66>

A"nus (#) , n. [L., prob. for asnus : cf. Gr. <?/ to sit, Skr. \'bes .] (Anat.) The posterior opening of the alimentary canal, through which the excrements are expelled.

Anvil <Xpage=66>

An"vil (#) , n. [OE. anvelt , anfelt , anefelt , AS. anfilt , onfilt ; of uncertain origin; cf. OHG. anafalz , D. aanbeld .] 1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped.

2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Specifically (Anat.) , the incus. See Incus .

To be on the anvil , to be in a state of discussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured.

Swift.

Anvil <Xpage=66>

An"vil , v. t. To form or shape on an anvil; to hammer out; as, anviled armor .

Beau. & Fl.

Anxietude <Xpage=66>

Anx*i"e*tude (#) , n. [L. anxietudo .] The state of being anxious; anxiety. [R.]

Anxiety <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] <-- p. 67 --> 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness.

2. Eager desire.

J. D. Forbes

3. (Med.) A state of restlessness and agitation, often with general indisposition and a distressing sense of oppression at the epigastrium.

Dunglison.

Syn. -- Care; solicitude; foreboding; uneasiness; perplexity; disquietude; disquiet; trouble; apprehension; restlessness. See Care .

Anxious <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

Anx"ious (#) , a. [L. anxius , fr. angere to cause pain, choke; akin to Gr. <?/ to choke. See Anger .] 1. Full of anxiety or disquietude; greatly concerned or solicitous, esp. respecting future or unknown; being in painful suspense; -- applied to persons; as, anxious for the issue of a battle .

2. Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying; -- applied to things; as, anxious labor .

The sweet of life, from which God hath bid dwell far off all anxious cares. Milton.

3. Earnestly desirous; as, anxious to please .

He sneers alike at those who are anxious to preserve and at those who are eager for reform. Macaulay.

Anxious is followed by for , about , concerning , etc., before the object of solicitude.

Syn. -- Solicitous; careful; uneasy; unquiet; restless; concerned; disturbed; watchful.

Anxiously <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

Anx"ious*ly , adv. In an anxious manner; with painful uncertainty; solicitously.

Anxiousness <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

Anx"ious*ness , n. The quality of being anxious; great solicitude; anxiety.

Any <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny (#) , a. & pron. [OE. \'91ni<?/ , \'91ni , eni , ani , oni , AS. \'d6nig , fr. \'ben one. It is akin to OS. \'c7nig , OHG. einic , G. einig , D. eenig . See One .] 1. One indifferently, out of an indefinite number; one indefinitely, whosoever or whatsoever it may be.

&hand; Any is often used in denying or asserting without limitation; as, this thing ought not be done at any time; I ask any one to answer my question.

No man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son. Matt. xi. 27.

2. Some, of whatever kind, quantity, or number; as, are there any witnesses present? are there any other houses like it? "Who will show us any good?"

Ps. iv. 6.

It is often used, either in the singular or the plural, as a pronoun, the person or thing being understood; anybody; anyone; ( pl. ) any persons.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, . . . and it shall be given him. Jas. i. 5.

That if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. Acts ix. 2.

At any rate , In any case , whatever may be the state of affairs; anyhow.

Any <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny , adv. To any extent; in any degree; at all.

You are not to go loose any longer. Shak.

Before you go any farther. Steele.

Anybody <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*bod*y (#) , n. 1. Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person.

His Majesty could not keep any secret from anybody . Macaulay.

2. A person of consideration or standing. [Colloq.]

All the men belonged exclusively to the mechanical and shopkeeping classes, and there was not a single banker or anybody in the list. Lond. Sat. Rev.

Anyhow <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*how` (#) , adv. In any way or manner whatever; at any rate; in any event.

Anyhow , it must be acknowledged to be not a simple selforiginated error. J. H. Newman.

Anyhow , the languages of the two nations were closely allied. E. A. Freeman.

Anyone <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*one (#) , n. One taken at random rather than by selection; anybody. [Commonly written as two words.]

Anything <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*thing (#) , n. 1. Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; thing of any kind; something or other; aught; as, I would not do it for anything .

Did you ever know of anything so unlucky? A. Trollope.

They do not know that anything is amiss with them. W. G. Sumner.

2. Expressing an indefinite comparison; -- with as or like . [Colloq. or Lowx]

I fear your girl will grow as proud as anything . Richardson.

&hand; Any thing , written as two words, is now commonly used in contradistinction to any person or anybody . Formerly it was also separated when used in the wider sense. "Necessity drove them to undertake any thing and venture any thing ."

De Foe.

Anything but , not at all or in any respect. "The battle was a rare one, and the victory anything but secure." Hawthorne . -- Anything like , in any respect; at all; as, I can not give anything like a fair sketch of his trials .

Anything <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*thing , adv. In any measure; anywise; at all.

Mine old good will and hearty affection towards you is not . . . anything at all quailed. Robynson (More's Utopia).

Anythingarian <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A`ny*thing*a"ri*an (#) , n. One who holds to no particular creed or dogma.

Anyway, Anyways <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*way (#) , A"ny*ways (#) , adv. Anywise; at all.

Tennyson. Southey.

Anywhere <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*where (#) , adv. In any place.

Udall.

Anywhither <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*whith`er (#) , adv. To or towards any place. [Archaic]

De Foe.

Anywise <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ny*wise (#) , adv. In any wise or way; at all. " Anywise essential."

Burke.

Aonian <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A*o"ni*an (#) , a. [From Aonia , a part of B&oe;otia, in Greece.] Pertaining to Aonia, B&oe;otia, or to the Muses, who were supposed to dwell there.

Aonian fount , the fountain of Aganippe, at the foot of Mount Helicon, not far from Thebes, and sacred to the Muses.

Aorist <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"o*rist (#) , n. [Gr. <?/ indefinite; <?/ priv. + <?/ to define, <?/ boundary, limit.] (Gram.) A tense in the Greek language, which expresses an action as completed in past time, but leaves it, in other respects, wholly indeterminate.

Aoristic <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A`o*ris"tic (#) , a. [Gr. <?/.] Indefinite; pertaining to the aorist tense.

Aorta <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A*or"ta (#) , n. [NL., fr. Gr. <?/, fr. <?/ to lift, heave.] (Anat.) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

&hand; In fishes and the early stages of all higher vertebrates the aorta divides near its origin into several branches (the aortic arches ) which pass in pairs round the \'d2sophagus and unite to form the systemic aorta. One or more pairs of these arches persist in amphibia and reptiles, but only one arch in birds and mammals, this being on the right side in the former, and on the left in the latter.

<-- Illustration: heart and aorta -->

Aortic <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A*or"tic (#) , a. Of or pertaining to the aorta.

Aortitis <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A`or*ti"tis (#) , n. [ Aorta + -itis .] (Med.) Inflammation of the aorta.

Aoudad <Xpage= Anx*i"e*ty (#) , n. ; pl. Anxieties (#) . [L. anxietas , fr. anxius : cf. F. anxi\'82t\'82 . See Anxious .] 67 1. Concern or solicitude respecting some thing o<?/<?/vent, future or uncertain, which disturbs the mind, and keeps it in a state of painful uneasiness. >

A"ou*dad (#) , n. [The Moorish name.] (Zo\'94l.) An African sheeplike quadruped (the Ammotragus tragelaphus ) having a long mane on the breast and fore legs. It is, perhaps, the chamois of the Old Testament.