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bor, in the physical world, is . . . employed in putting objects in motion. J. S. Mill. A society sunk in ignorance, and ruled by mere physical force. Macaulay.

An affected woman of polite society, esp. one of the literary women of the French salons of the 17th century.

be brought forward or set forth; hence, fitted to be introduced to another, or to go into society; as, ideas that are presentable in simple language; she is not presentable in such a gown.

The chief officer of a corporation, company, institution, society, or the like.

Seclusion from company or society; retirement; privacy; secrecy. Bacon.

course of procedure in the prosecution of an action at law. Blackstone. Proceedings of a society, the published record of its action, or of things done at its meetings.

One who holds to a belief in the progression of society toward perfection.

A woman who is a member of the Society of Friends.

A woman eminent in power or attractions; the highest of her kind; as, a queen in society; -- also used figuratively of cities, countries, etc. " This queen of cities." " Albion, queen of isles." Cowper.

The sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff.

be absurd in me to range myself on the side of the Duke of Bedford and the corresponding society. Burke.

ven from planting the vine. Jer. xxxv. 2-19. Also, in modern times, a member of a certain society of abstainers from alcoholic liquors.

Affording retirement from society. "Some reclusive and religious life." Shak.

r, also giving aid and relief during great calamities; also, a member or worker of such a society; -- so called from the badge of neutrality; the Geneva cross.

make a radical change for the better in the character or condition of; as, to regenerate society.

on; a regulating principle; a governing direction; precept; law; as, the regulations of a society or a school. Regulation sword, cap, uniform, etc. (Mil.), a sword, cap, uniform, etc., of the kind or quality prescribed by the official regulations.

th religion; teaching, or setting forth, religion; set apart to religion; as, a religious society; a religious sect; a religious place; religious subjects, books, teachers, houses, wars. Our law forbids at their religious rites My presence. Milton.

To organize again or anew; as, to reorganize a society or an army.

The body of those who act as representatives of a community or society; as, the representation of a State in Congress.

ng towardl having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society.