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The indirect division of cells in which, prior to division of the cell protoplasm, complicated changes take place in the nucleus, attended with movement of the nuclear fibrils; -- opposed to karyostenosis. The nucleus becomes enlarged and convoluted, and finally the threads are separated into two groups which ultimatel…

The long flower stems of the ribwort plantain (Plantago Lanceolata). Dr. Prior.

t.), the bur reed (Sparganium); - - so called from its globular clusters of seed vessels. Prior.

, figuratively. with anything resembling laces. Shak. When Jenny's stays are newly laced. Prior.

eriods or resting stages in the development of the ovum, in which development is arrested prior to renewed activity.

wn your nets for a draught. Luke v. 4. He [Spenser] launches out into very flowery paths. Prior.

ift. Be the fair level of thy actions laid As temperance wills and prudence may persuade. Prior.

ep impression. The soft ideas of the cheerful note, Lightly received, were easily forgot. Prior.

One who, or that which, lives. And try if life be worth the liver's care. Prior.

To magnetize.[Obs.] Prior. Loaded dice, dice with one side made heavier than the others, so that the number on the opposite side will come up oftenest.

The chamber of an abbot, prior, or head of a college.

ing to the rules of logic; as, a logical argument or inference; the reasoning is logical. Prior.

tive of high lands in Great Britain. (b) A name anciently given to the Sweet William. Dr. Prior. -- London rocket (Bot.), a cruciferous plant (Sisymbrium Irio) which sprung up in London abundantly on the ruins of the great fire of 1667.

At a point of duration far distant, either prior or posterior; as, not long before; not long after; long before the foundation of Rome; long after the Conquest.

Extended in length; tiresome. [Obs.] Bp. Hall. Prior. -- Long"some*ness, n. [Obs.] Fuller.

fairs. -- To look on. (a) To regard; to esteem. Her friends would look on her the worse. Prior.

Freedom from restraint. [Obs.] Prior.

tum), -- those with purplish spadix the lords, and those with pale spadix the ladies. Dr. Prior.

to lose men in battle. Fair Venus wept the sad disaster Of having lost her favorite dove. Prior.

A hand or match at dice. Prior. Thackeray.