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20 of the paraffin series; -- so called because of the nine carbon atoms in the molecule. Normal nonane is a colorless volatile liquid, an ingredient of ordinary kerosene.

Default of apperance, as in court, to prosecute or defend; failure to appear.

Neglect of making appointment; failure to receive an appointment.

Failure to arrive.

A failure to attend; omission of attendance; nonappearance.

Inattention.

Containing no bitumen; not bituminous.

ne or single occasion; the present call or purpose; -- chiefly used in the phrase for the nonce. The miller was a stout carl for the nones. Chaucer. And that he calls for drink, I 'll have prepared him A chalice for the nonce. Shak. Nonce word, "a word apparently employed only for the nonce". Murray (New English Dict.…

Indifference; carelessness; coolness.

Indifferent; careless; cool.

In a nonchalant, indifferent, or careless manner; coolly.

A failure to make claim within the time limited by law; omission of claim.

Want of cohesion.

Lack of coincidence.

Not coincident.

Any person connected with an army, or within the lines of an army, who does not make it his business to fight, as any one of the medical officers and their assistants, chaplains, and others; also, any of the citizens of a place occupied by an army; also, any one holding a similar position with respect to the navy.…

Not having a commission. Noncommissioned officer (Mil.), a subordinate officer not appointed by a commission from the chief executive or supreme authority of the State; but by the Secretary of War or by the commanding officer of the regiment.

A state of not being committed or pledged; forbearance or refusal to commit one's self. Also used adjectively.

Neglect or failure of communion.

Lack of completion; failure to complete.