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s in this remedy lies in the naked simple itself as it comes over from the Indies. Sir W. Temple.

To fill or scent with smoke; hence, to fill with incense; to perfume. "Smoking the temple." Chaucer.

soever a man proposed to do in his life, he should think of achieving it by fifty. Sir W. Temple.

tes derived the principles of morality, and most part of his natural speculations. Sir W. temple. To his speculations on these subjects he gave the lofty name of the "Oracles of Reason." Macaulay.

A little lock of hair, plastered in a spiral form on the temple or forehead with spittle, or other adhesive substance. [Colloq.]

d at the Magi, endeavored to abolish not only their learning, but their language. Sir. W. Temple.

ns is laid out for flowers, others for fruits; some standards, some against walls. Sir W. Temple.

ate; to invent. Sensual men agree in the pursuit of every pleasure they can start. Sir W. Temple.

anners; a stately gait. "The stately homes of England!" Mrs. Hemans. "Filled with stately temples." Prescott. Here is a stately style indeed! Shak.

ues or images as representatives of real persons or things; a branch of sculpture. Sir W. Temple.

of in any manner; to move. My foot I had never yet in five days been able to stir. Sir W. Temple.

Salisbury Plain, England, -- generally supposed to be the remains of an ancient Druidical temple.

is lip, and starts; Stops on a sudden, looks upon the ground; Then lays his finger on his temple: strait Springs out into fast gait; then stops again. Shak.

ssive story. Ed. Rev. The four great monarchies make the subject of ancient story. Sir W. Temple.

ess ostentation. Landor. Credit is gained by custom, and seldom recovers a strain. Sir W. Temple.

One who, or that which, gives or adds strength. Sir W. Temple.

A templet; a pattern.

land, where care is taken, we see horses bred of excellent shape, vigor, and size. Sir W. Temple. He had the finest stud in England, and his delight was to win plates from Tories. Macaulay.

the day in study. Bp. Fell. Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace. Sir W. Temple.

An uprising; an insurrection. [R.] Sir W. Temple.