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To distribute or assign; to allot. Burke.

something else than the mere alternative of absolute destruction or unreformed existence. Burke.

Same as Amalgam. They divided this their amalgama into a number of incoherent republics. Burke.

er. Ingratitude is indeed their four cardinal virtues compacted and amalgamated into one. Burke.

ell the angels. Shak. The pitiful ambition of possessing five or six thousand more acres. Burke.

Unpublished narratives. Burke.

A member of the Church of England. Whether Catholics, Anglicans, or Calvinists. Burke.

d simple annals of the poor. Gray. It was one of the most critical periods in our annals. Burke.

by component authority. Do they mean to annul laws of inestimable value to our liberties Burke.

Serving to assuage pain; soothing. The anodyne draught of oblivion. Burke.

rious anomalies and contending principles that are found in the minds and affairs of men. Burke. As Professor Owen has remarked, there is no greater anomaly in nature than a bird that can not fly. Darwin.

In any wise or way; at all. "Anywise essential." Burke.

is sire." Addison. The people of England will not ape the fashions they have never tried. Burke.

taking cognizance of, appeals. "Appellate jurisdiction." Blackstone. "Appellate judges." Burke. Appelate court, a court having cognizance of appeals.

ar; to cause to approach. To approximate the inequality of riches to the level of nature. Burke.

Fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate. They have always apt instruments. Burke. A river . . . apt to be forded by a lamb. Jer. Taylor.

One who arranges. Burke.

nty; a finding out by investigation; discovery. The positive ascertainment of its limits. Burke.

ng winds the summer's heat assuage. Addison. To assuage the sorrows of a desolate old man Burke. The fount at which the panting mind assuages Her thirst of knowledge. Byron.

Pretentious; taking much upon one's self; presumptuous. Burke.