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Relating to procedure. "The whole English law, substantive and adjective." Macaulay.

ustment but not of manipulation, for preserving lateral balance in an aëroplane or flying machine.

al airs. Philips. Justice was administered with an exactness and purity not before known. Macaulay.

management. His financial administration was of a piece with his military administration. Macaulay.

deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of persons or things. "An admirable machine." "Admirable fortitude." Macaulay.

not fully proved; the act of acknowledging something The too easy admission of doctrines. Macaulay.

ection; to idolize. The great mass of the population abhorred Popery and adored Montouth. Macaulay.

in the application of the telescope and quadrant." Horsley. "He was adroit in intrigue." Macaulay.

ion. Give me advantage of some brief discourse. Shak. The advantages of a close alliance. Macaulay.

issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat. He loved excitement and adventure. Macaulay.

A power-driven, heavier-than-air flying machine.

A flying machine, or a small plane for experiments on flying, which floats in the air only when propelled through it.

eous; sociable. An affable and courteous gentleman. Shak. His manners polite and affable. Macaulay.

t affect the earth with cold heat. Milton. The climate affected their health and spirits. Macaulay.

hat is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. "An affectation of contempt." Macaulay. Affectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural what is natural. Locke.

have an affection for or towards children. All his affections are set on his own country. Macaulay.

Having to stomach, or distinct digestive canal, as the tapeworm.

gravate. Ag*gres"sive*ly, adv. -- Ag*gres"sive*ness, n. No aggressive movement was made. Macaulay.

now commonly used in the passive TO be aggrieved. Aggrieved by oppression and extortion. Macaulay.

at in clammy drops his limbs o'erspread. Dryden. The commissioners read and stood aghast. Macaulay.