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imit. [R.] The mind is astricted to certain necessary modes or forms of thought. Sir W. Hamilton.

The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation. Milton.

Atheistic; impious. [Obs.] Milton.

Atlas; strong. With Atlantean shoulders, fit to bear The weight of mightiest monarchies. Milton.

Descended from Atlas. The seven Atlantic sisters. Milton.

On or at the top. Milton.

om want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part. Milton.

To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at. "Canaan he now attains." Milton.

sful, as contrasted with a successful, effort. By his blindness maimed for high attempts. Milton. Attempt to commit a crime (Law), such an intentional preparatory act as will apparently result, if not extrinsically hindered, in a crime which it was designed to effect. Wharton.

The persons attending; a retinue; attendants. If your stray attendance by yet lodged. Milton.

otilla rang notes triumph. Sir W. Scott. Cherub and Seraph . . . attendant on their Lord. Milton.

s; anything which dresses or adorns; esp., ornamental clothing. Earth in her rich attire. Milton. I 'll put myself in poor and mean attire. Shak. Can a maid forget her ornament, or a bride her attire Jer. ii. 32.

tc.; to invite or allure; as, to attract admirers. Attracted by thy beauty still to gaze. Milton.

oral influence or pleasurable emotion; alluring; inviting; pleasing. "Attractive graces." Milton. "Attractive eyes." Thackeray. Flowers of a livid yellow, or fleshy color, are most attractive to flies. Lubbock. -- At*tract"ive*ly, adv. -- At*tract"ive*ness, n.

Rubbed; worn by friction. Milton.

Daring; spirited; adventurous. As in a cloudy chair, ascending rides Audacious. Milton.

The act of hearing; attention to sounds. Thou, therefore, give due audience, and attend. Milton.

An audience; a hearing. [Obs.] He appeals to a high audit. Milton.

A female hearer. Milton.

a stream; impatience augments an evil. But their spite still serves His glory to augment. Milton.