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transitive
     1. adj. Making a transit or passage.
     2. adj. Affected by transference of signification.
     3. adj. (grammar, of a verb) Taking an object or objects.
           The English verb "to notice" is a transitive verb, because we say things like "She noticeda problem".
     4. adj. (set theory, of a relation on a set) Having the property that if an element x is related to y and y is related to z, then x is necessarily related to z.
           "Is an ancestor of" is a transitive relation: if Alice is an ancestor of Bob, and Bob is an ancestor of Carol, then Alice is an ancestor of Carol.
     5. adj. (algebra, of a group action) Such that, for any two elements of the acted-upon set, some group element maps the first to the second.
     6. adj. (graph theory, of a graph) Such that, for any two vertices there exists an automorphism which maps one to the other.
obsolete
     1. adj. (of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often by preference for something newer, which replaces the subject).
           It is speculated that, within a few years, the Internet's speedy delivery of news worldwide will make newspapers obsolete.
     2. adj. (biology) Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.
     3. v. (transitive, US) To cause to become obsolete.
           This software component has been obsoleted.
           We are in the process of obsoleting this product.
to
     1. part. A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.
           I want to leave.
           He asked me what to do.
           I don’t know how to say it.
           I have places to go and people to see.
     2. part. As above, with the verb implied.
           "Did you visit the museum?" "I wanted to, but it was closed.".
           If he hasn't read it yet, he ought to.
     3. part. A particle used to create phrasal verbs.
           I have to do laundry today.
     4. prep. Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at.
           We are walking to the shop.
     5. prep. Used to indicate purpose.
           He devoted himself to education.
           They drank to his health.
     6. prep. Used to indicate result of action.
           His face was beaten to a pulp.
     7. prep. Used after an adjective to indicate its application.
           similar to ..., relevant to ..., pertinent to ..., I was nice to him, he was cruel to her, I am used to walking.
     8. prep. (obsolete,) As a.
           With God to friend (with God as a friend);   with The Devil to fiend (with the Devil as a foe);   lambs slaughtered to lake (lambs slaughtered as a sacrifice);   t
     9. prep. (arithmetic) Used to indicate a ratio or comparison.
           one to one = 1:1
           ten to one = 10:1.
           I have ten dollars to your four.
     10. prep. (arithmetic) Used to indicate that the preceding term is to be raised to the power of the following value; indicates exponentiation.
           Three squared or three to the second power is nine.
           Three to the power of two is nine.
           Three to the second is nine.
     11. prep. Used to indicate the indirect object.
           I gave the book to him.
     12. prep. (time) Preceding.
           ten to ten = 9:50; We're going to leave at ten to (the hour).
     13. prep. Used to describe what something consists of or contains.
           Anyone could do this job; there's nothing to it.
           There's a lot of sense to what he says.
     14. prep. (Canada, UK, Newfoundland, West Midlands) At.
           Stay where you're to and I'll come find you, b'y.
     15. adv. Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.
           Please push the door to.
     16. adv. (nautical) Into the wind.
     17. adv. misspelling of too
draw
     1. v. To move or develop something.:
     2. v.          To sketch; depict with lines; to produce a picture with pencil, crayon, chalk, etc. on paper, cardboard, etc.
     3. v.          To deduce or infer.
                   He tried to draw a conclusion from the facts.
     4. v.          (intransitive) (of drinks, especially tea) To leave temporarily so as to allow the flavour to increase.
                   Tea is much nicer if you let it draw for three minutes before pouring.
     5. v.          To take or procure from a place of deposit; to call for and receive from a fund, etc.
                   to draw money from a bank
     6. v.          To take into the lungs; to inhale.
     7. v.          (used with prepositions and adverbs) To move; to come or go.
                   We drew back from the cliff edge.
                   The runners drew level with each other as they approached the finish line.
                   Draw near to the fire and I will tell you a tale.
     8. v.          To obtain from some cause or origin; to infer from evidence or reasons; to deduce from premises; to derive.
     9. v.          (transitive, obsolete) To withdraw.
     10. v.          (archaic) To draw up (a document).
                   to draw a memorial, a deed, or bill of exchange
     11. v. To exert or experience force.:
     12. v.          To drag, pull.
     13. v.          (intransitive) To pull; to exert strength in drawing anything; to have force to move anything by pulling.
                   This horse draws well.
                   A ship's sail is said to draw when it is filled with wind.
     14. v.          To pull out (as a gun from a holster, or a tooth).
                   They drew their swords and fought each other.
     15. v.          To undergo the action of pulling or dragging.
                   The carriage draws easily.
     16. v.          (archery) To pull back the bowstring and its arrow in preparation for shooting.
     17. v.          (of curtains, etc.) To close.
                   You should draw the curtains at night.
     18. v.          (of curtains, etc.) To open.
                   She drew the curtains to let in the sunlight.
     19. v.          (cards) To take the top card of a deck into hand.
                   At the start of their turn, each player must draw a card.
     20. v. (heading, fluidic) To remove or separate or displace.
     21. v.          To extract a liquid, or cause a liquid to come out, primarily water or blood.
                   draw water from a well;  draw water for a bath;  the wound drew blood
     22. v.          To drain by emptying; to suck dry.
     23. v.          (figurative) To extract; to force out; to elicit; to derive.
     24. v.          To sink in water; to require a depth for floating.
                   A ship draws ten feet of water.
     25. v.          (intransitive, medicine, dated) To work as an epispastic; said of a blister, poultice, etc.
     26. v.          (intransitive, dated) To have a draught; to transmit smoke, gases, etc.
                   A chimney or flue draws.
     27. v.          (analogous) To consume, for example, power.
                   The circuit draws three hundred watts.
     28. v. To change in size or shape.:
     29. v.          To extend in length; to lengthen; to protract; to stretch.
                   to draw a mass of metal into wire
     30. v.          (intransitive) To become contracted; to shrink.
     31. v. To attract or be attracted.:
     32. v.          To attract.
                   The citizens were afraid the casino would draw an undesirable element to their town.  I was drawn to her.
     33. v.          To induce a reticent person to speak.
                   He refused to be drawn on the subject
     34. v.          (hunting) To search for game.
     35. v.          To cause.
     36. v.          (intransitive) To exert an attractive force; (figurative) to act as an inducement or enticement.
     37. v. (Usually as draw on or draw upon): to rely on; utilize as a source.
           She had to draw upon her experience to solve the problem.
     38. v. To disembowel.
           He will be hanged, drawn and quartered.
     39. v. (transitive, or intransitive) To end a game in a draw (with neither side winning).
           We drew last time we played.  I drew him last time I played him.  I drew my last game against him.
     40. v. A random selection process.
     41. v.          To select by the drawing of lots.
                   The winning lottery numbers were drawn every Tuesday.
     42. v.          To win in a lottery or similar game of chance.
                   He drew a prize.
     43. v.          (poker) To trade in cards for replacements in draw poker games; to attempt to improve one's hand with future cards. See also draw out.
                   Jill has four diamonds; she'll try to draw for a flush.
     44. v. (curling) To make a shot that lands in the house without hitting another stone.
     45. v. (cricket) To play (a short-length ball directed at the leg stump) with an inclined bat so as to deflect the ball between the legs and the wicket.
     46. v. (golf) To hit (the ball) with the toe of the club so that it is deflected toward the left.
     47. v. (billiards) To strike (the cue ball) below the center so as to give it a backward rotation which causes it to take a backward direction on striking another ball.
     48. n. The result of a contest in which neither side has won; a tie.
           The game ended in a draw.
     49. n. The procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined.
           The draw is on Saturday.
     50. n. Something that attracts e.g. a crowd.
     51. n. (cricket) The result of a two-innings match in which at least one side did not complete all their innings before time ran out. Different from a tie.
     52. n. (golf) A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the left. See hook, slice, fade.
     53. n. (curling) A shot that lands in the house without hitting another stone.
     54. n. (geography) A dry stream bed that drains surface water only during periods of heavy rain or flooding.
     55. n. (colloquial) Cannabis.
     56. n. In a commission-based job, an advance on future (potential) commissions given to an employee by the employer.
     57. n. (poker) A situation in which one or more players has four cards of the same suit or four out of five necessary cards for a straight and requires a further card to make their flush or straight.
     58. n. (archery) The act of pulling back the strings in preparation of firing.
     59. n. (sports) The spin or twist imparted to a ball etc. by a drawing stroke.
up
     1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
           I looked up and saw the airplane overhead.
     2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely.
           I will mix up the puzzle pieces.
           Tear up the contract.
           He really messed up.
           Please type up our monthly report.
     3. adv. To or from one's possession or consideration.
           I picked up some milk on the way home.
           The committee will take up your request.
           She had to give up her driver's license after the accident.
     4. adv. North.
           I will go up to New York to visit my family this weekend.
     5. adv. To a higher level of some quantity or notional quantity, such as price, volume, pitch, happiness, etc.
           Gold has gone up with the uncertainty in the world markets.
           Turn it up, I can barely hear it.
           Listen to your voice go up at the end of a question.
           Cheer up, the weekend's almost here.
     6. adv. (rail transport) Traditional term for the direction leading to the principal terminus, towards milepost zero.
     7. adv. (sailing) Against the wind or current.
     8. adv. (Cartesian graph) In a positive vertical direction.
     9. adv. (cricket) Relatively close to the batsman.
           The bowler pitched the ball up.
     10. adv. (hospitality, US) Without additional ice.
           Would you like that drink up or on ice?
     11. adv. (academia) Towards Cambridge or Oxford.
           She's going up to read Classics this September.
     12. adv. To or in a position of equal advance or equality; not short of, back of, less advanced than, away from, etc.; usually followed by to or with.
           I was up to my chin in water.
           A stranger came up and asked me for directions.
     13. adv. To or in a state of completion; completely; wholly; quite.
           Drink up. The pub is closing.
           Can you sum up your research?
           The comet burned up in the atmosphere.
           I need to sew up the hole in this shirt.
     14. adv. Aside, so as not to be in use.
           to lay up riches; put up your weapons
     15. prep. Toward the top of.
           The cat went up the tree.   They walk up the steps.
     16. prep. Toward the center, source, or main point of reference; toward the end at which something is attached.
           The information made its way up the chain of command to the general.   I felt something crawling up my arm.
     17. prep. Further along (in any direction).
           Go up the street until you see the sign.
     18. prep. From south to north of
     19. prep. From the mouth towards the source (of a river or waterway).
     20. prep. (vulgar slang) Of a man: having sex with.
           Phwoar, look at that bird. I'd love to be up her.
     21. prep. (colloquial) At (a given place, especially one imagined to be higher or more remote from a central location).
     22. adj. Awake.
           I can’t believe it’s 3 a.m. and you’re still up.
     23. adj. Finished, to an end
           Time is up!
     24. adj. In a good mood.
           I’m feeling up today.
     25. adj. Willing; ready.
           If you are up for a trip, let’s go.
     26. adj. Next in a sequence.
           Smith is up to bat.
     27. adj. Happening; new.
           What is up with that project at headquarters?
     28. adj. Facing upwards; facing toward the top.
           Put the notebook face up on the table.
           Take a break and put your feet up.
     29. adj. Larger; greater in quantity.
           Sales are up from last quarter.
     30. adj. Ahead; leading; winning.
           The home team were up by two goals at half-time.
     31. adj. Standing.
           Get up and give her your seat.
     32. adj. On a higher level.
           The new ground is up.
     33. adj. Available; made public.
           The new notices are up as of last Tuesday.
     34. adj. (poker, postnominal) Said of the higher-ranking pair in a two pair.
           AAKK = aces up
           QQ33 = queens up
     35. adj. Well-informed; current.
           I’m not up on the latest news. What’s going on?
     36. adj. (computing) Functional; working.
           Is the server back up?
     37. adj. (anchor, Adj_railway)(of a railway line or train) Traveling towards a major terminus.
           The London train is on the up line.
     38. adj. Headed, or designated to go, upward, as an escalator, stairway, elevator etc.
     39. adj. (bar tending) Chilled and strained into a stemmed glass.
           A Cosmopolitan is typically served up.
     40. adj. (slang) Erect.
     41. adj. (of the Sun or Moon) Above the horizon, in the sky (i.e. during daytime or night-time)
     42. adj. (slang) well-known; renowned
     43. n. The direction opposed to the pull of gravity.
           Up is a good way to go.
     44. n. A positive thing.
           I hate almost everything about my job. The only up is that it's so close to home.
     45. n. An upstairs room of a two story house.
           She lives in a two-up two-down.
     46. v. (transitive, colloquial) To increase or raise.
           If we up the volume, we'll be able to make out the details.
           We upped anchor and sailed away.
     47. v. (transitive, colloquial) To promote.
           It wasn’t long before they upped him to Vice President.
     48. v. (intransitive) To act suddenly, usually with another verb.
the
     1. art. Definite grammatical article that implies necessarily that an entity it articulates is presupposed; something already mentioned, or completely specified later in that same sentence, or assumed already
           I’m reading the book. (Compare I’m reading a book.)
           The street in front of your house. (Compare A street in Paris.)
           The men and women watched the man give the birdseed to the bird.
     2. art.          Used before a noun modified by a restrictive relative clause, indicating that the noun refers to a single referent defined by the relative clause.
                    The street that runs through my hometown.
     3. art. Used before an object considered to be unique, or of which there is only one at a time.
           No one knows how many galaxies there are in the universe.
           God save the Queen!
     4. art. Used before a superlative or an ordinal number modifying a noun, to indicate that the noun refers to a single item.
           That was the best apple pie ever.
     5. art.          Added to a superlative or an ordinal number to make it into a substantive.
                    That apple pie was the best.
     6. art. Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class.
     7. art. Used before an adjective, indicating all things (especially persons) described by that adjective.
           Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable.
     8. art. Used to indicate a certain example of (a noun) which is usually of most concern or most common or familiar.
           No one in the whole country had seen it before.
           I don't think I'll get to it until the morning.
     9. art. Used before a body part (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun.
           A stone hit him on the head. (= “A stone hit him on his head.”)
     10. art. When stressed, indicates that it describes an object which is considered to be best or exclusively worthy of attention.
           That is the hospital to go to for heart surgery.
     11. adv. 1=With a comparative ormore and a verb phrase, establishes a parallel with one or more other such comparatives.
           The hotter the better.
           The more I think about it, the weaker it looks.
           The more money donated, the more books purchased, and the more happy children.
           It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it.
     12. adv. 1=With a comparative, and often withfor it, indicates a result more like said comparative. This can be negated withnone.
           It was a difficult time, but I’m the wiser for it.
           It was a difficult time, and I’m none the wiser for it.
           I'm much the wiser for having had a difficult time like that.
articles
     1. n. plural of article
     2. n. (slang) Breeches; coat and waistcoat.
     3. n. (legal) the period during which a person works as an articled clerk; articling
     4. v. third-person singular present indicative of article
     article
          1. n. A part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set.
                Each of the chelicerae is composed of two articles, forming a powerful pincer.
                The Articles of War are a set of regulations...to govern the conduct of...military...forces
          2. n. A story, report, or opinion piece in a newspaper, magazine, journal, etc.
          3. n. A member of a group or class.
                an article of clothing
          4. n. An object.
                a sales article
          5. n. (grammar) A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may
          6. n. A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc.
          7. n. (derogatory) A person.
                A genuine article.
                A shrewd article.
          8. n. (archaic) A wench.
                She's a prime article (whip slang), she's a devilish good piece, a hell of a goer.
          9. n. (dated) Subject matter; concern.
          10. n. (dated) A distinct part.
          11. n. (obsolete) A precise point in time; a moment.
          12. v. To bind by articles of apprenticeship.
                to article an apprentice to a mechanic
          13. v. (obsolete) To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.
          14. v. To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.
of
     1. prep. Expressing distance or motion.
     2. prep.          (now obsolete, or dialectal) From (of distance, direction), "off".
     3. prep.          (obsolete except in phrases) Since, from (a given time, earlier state etc.).
     4. prep.          From, away from (a position, number, distance etc.).
                    There are no shops within twenty miles of the cottage.
     5. prep.          (North America, Scotland, Ireland) Before (the hour); to.
                    What's the time? / Nearly a quarter of three.
     6. prep. Expressing separation.
     7. prep.          (Indicating removal, absence or separation, with the action indicated by a transitive verb and the quality or substance by a grammatical object.)
                    Finally she was relieved of the burden of caring for her sick husband.
     8. prep.          (Indicating removal, absence or separation, with resulting state indicated by an adjective.)
                    He seemed devoid of human feelings.
     9. prep.          (obsolete) (Indicating removal, absence or separation, construed with an intransitive verb.)
     10. prep. Expressing origin.
     11. prep.          (Indicating an ancestral source or origin of descent.)
                    The word is believed to be of Japanese origin.
     12. prep.          (Indicating a (non-physical) source of action or emotion; introducing a cause, instigation); from, out of, as an expression of.
                    The invention was born of necessity.
     13. prep.          (following an intransitive verb) (Indicates the source or cause of the verb.)
                    It is said that she died of a broken heart.
     14. prep.          (following an adjective) (Indicates the subject or cause of the adjective.)
                    I am tired of all this nonsense.
     15. prep. Expressing agency.
     16. prep.          (following a passive verb) (Indicates the agent (for most verbs, now usually expressed with by).)
                    I am not particularly enamoured of this idea.
     17. prep.          (Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase) (see also 'Possession' senses below).
                    The contract can be terminated at any time with the agreement of both parties.
     18. prep.          (following an adjective) (Used to indicate the agent of something described by the adjective.)
                    It was very brave of you to speak out like that.
     19. prep. Expressing composition, substance.
     20. prep.          (after a verb expressing construction, making etc.) (Used to indicate the material or substance used.)
                    Many 'corks' are now actually made of plastic.
     21. prep.          (directly following a noun) (Used to indicate the material of the just-mentioned object.)
                    She wore a dress of silk.
     22. prep.          (Indicating the composition of a given collective or quantitative noun.)
                    What a lot of nonsense!
     23. prep.          (Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class.)
                   Welcome to the historic town of Harwich.
     24. prep.          (Links two nouns in near-apposition, with the first qualifying the second); "which is also".
                    I'm not driving this wreck of a car.
     25. prep. Introducing subject matter.
     26. prep.          (Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-ma
                    I'm always thinking of you.
     27. prep.          (following a noun (now chiefly nouns of knowledge, communication etc.)) (Introduces its subject matter); about, concerning.
                    He told us the story of his journey to India.
     28. prep.          (following an adjective) (Introduces its subject matter.)
                    This behaviour is typical of teenagers.
     29. prep. Having partitive effect.
     30. prep.          (following a number or other quantitive word) (Introduces the whole for which is indicated only the specified part or segment); "from among".
                    Most of these apples are rotten.
     31. prep.          (following a noun) (Indicates a given part.)
     32. prep.          (now archaic, literary, with preceding partitive word assumed, or as a predicate after to be) Some, an amount of, one of.
                    On the whole, they seem to be of the decent sort.
     33. prep.          (Links to a genitive noun or possessive pronoun, with partitive effect (though now often merged with possessive senses, below).)
                    He is a friend of mine.
     34. prep. Expressing possession.
     35. prep.          Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above.
                    He was perhaps the most famous scientist of the twentieth century.
     36. prep.          Belonging to (a place) through having title, ownership or control over it.
                    The owner of the nightclub was arrested.
     37. prep.          Belonging to (someone or something) as something they possess or have as a characteristic; (the "possessive genitive". (With abstract nouns, this inter
                    Keep the handle of the saucepan away from the flames.
     38. prep. Forming the "objective genitive".
     39. prep.          (Follows an agent noun, verbal noun or noun of action.)
                    She had a profound distrust of the police.
     40. prep. Expressing qualities or characteristics.
     41. prep.          (now archaic, or literary) (Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier); in respect to, as regards.
                    My companion seemed affable and easy of manner.
     42. prep.          (Indicates a quality or characteristic); "characterized by".
                    Pooh was said to be a bear of very little brain.
     43. prep.          (Indicates quantity, age, price, etc.)
                    We have been paying interest at a rate of 10%.
     44. prep.          (US, informal considered incorrect by some) (Used to link singular indefinite nouns (preceded by the indefinite article) and attributive adjectives mod
                    It's not that big of a deal.
     45. prep. Expressing a point in time.
     46. prep.          (chiefly regional) During the course of (a set period of time, day of the week etc.), now specifically with implied repetition or regularity.
                    Of an evening, we would often go for a stroll along the river.
     47. prep.          (UK dialectal, chiefly in negative constructions) For (a given length of time).
                    I've not tekken her out of a goodly long while.
     48. prep.          (after a noun) (Indicates duration of a state, activity etc.)
                    After a delay of three hours, the plane finally took off.
treaty
     1. n. (international law) A binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely states and international organizations.
     2. n. A formal agreement between two or more states.
with
     1. prep. Against.
           He picked a fight with the class bully.
     2. prep. In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
           He went with his friends.
     3. prep. In addition to; as an accessory to.
           She owns a motorcycle with a sidecar.
     4. prep. Used to indicate simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence.
     5. prep. In support of.
           We are with you all the way.
     6. prep. (obsolete) To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; – sometimes equivalent to by.
           slain with robbers
     7. prep. Using as an instrument; by means of.
           cut with a knife
     8. prep. (obsolete) Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
     9. prep. Having, owning.
     10. adv. Along, together with others, in a group, etc.
           Do you want to come with?
     11. adv. -->
     12. n. alternative form of withe
to
     1. part. A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.
           I want to leave.
           He asked me what to do.
           I don’t know how to say it.
           I have places to go and people to see.
     2. part. As above, with the verb implied.
           "Did you visit the museum?" "I wanted to, but it was closed.".
           If he hasn't read it yet, he ought to.
     3. part. A particle used to create phrasal verbs.
           I have to do laundry today.
     4. prep. Indicating destination: In the direction of, and arriving at.
           We are walking to the shop.
     5. prep. Used to indicate purpose.
           He devoted himself to education.
           They drank to his health.
     6. prep. Used to indicate result of action.
           His face was beaten to a pulp.
     7. prep. Used after an adjective to indicate its application.
           similar to ..., relevant to ..., pertinent to ..., I was nice to him, he was cruel to her, I am used to walking.
     8. prep. (obsolete,) As a.
           With God to friend (with God as a friend);   with The Devil to fiend (with the Devil as a foe);   lambs slaughtered to lake (lambs slaughtered as a sacrifice);   t
     9. prep. (arithmetic) Used to indicate a ratio or comparison.
           one to one = 1:1
           ten to one = 10:1.
           I have ten dollars to your four.
     10. prep. (arithmetic) Used to indicate that the preceding term is to be raised to the power of the following value; indicates exponentiation.
           Three squared or three to the second power is nine.
           Three to the power of two is nine.
           Three to the second is nine.
     11. prep. Used to indicate the indirect object.
           I gave the book to him.
     12. prep. (time) Preceding.
           ten to ten = 9:50; We're going to leave at ten to (the hour).
     13. prep. Used to describe what something consists of or contains.
           Anyone could do this job; there's nothing to it.
           There's a lot of sense to what he says.
     14. prep. (Canada, UK, Newfoundland, West Midlands) At.
           Stay where you're to and I'll come find you, b'y.
     15. adv. Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.
           Please push the door to.
     16. adv. (nautical) Into the wind.
     17. adv. misspelling of too
treat
     1. v. (intransitive) To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).
     2. v. (intransitive) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.
           Cicero's writing treats mainly of old age and personal duty.
     3. v. To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.
           The article treated feminism as a quintessentially modern movement.
     4. v. (transitive, intransitive, obsolete) To entreat or beseech (someone).
           Only let my family live, I treat thee.
     5. v. To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way.
           You treated me like a fool.
           She was tempted to treat the whole affair as a joke.
     6. v. To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward.
           I treated my son to some popcorn in the interval.
           I've done so well this month, I'll treat you all to dinner (or 'Dinner is my treat.)
           My husband treated me to a Paris holiday for our anniversary.
                    (politics) To commit the offence of providing food, drink, entertainment or provision to corruptly influence a voter.
     7. v. To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.
           They treated me for malaria.
     8. v. To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind.
           He treated the substance with sulphuric acid.
           I treated the photo somewhat to make the colours more pronounced.
     9. v. To provide something special and pleasant.
     10. n. An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
           I took the kids to the zoo for a treat.
           Here are some healthy Halloween treats for ghouls and witches of all ages.
     11. n. An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.
           It was such a treat to see her back in action on the London stage.
     12. n. A snack food item designed to be given to pets.
           I lured the cat into her carrier by throwing a couple of treats in there.
     13. n. (obsolete) A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.
     14. n. (obsolete) An entreaty.
bargain
     1. n. An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himse
     2. n. An agreement or stipulation; mutual pledge.
     3. n. An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price
     4. n. A gainful transaction; an advantageous purchase.
           to buy a thing at a bargain
           At that price, it's not just a bargain, it's a steal.
     5. n. The thing stipulated or purchased.
     6. v. (intransitive) To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate
     7. v. To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade
           They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug.
parley
     1. n. A conference, especially one between enemies.
     2. v. (intransitive) To have a discussion, especially one between enemies.
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