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is a strong base, and is a derivative of ammonia. Called also ethyl carbamine, and amido ethane.

The act of giving thanks; thanksgiving. [Obs.] Led through the vale of tears to the region of eucharist and hallelujahs. South.

Giving thanks; expressing thankfulness; rejoicing. [Obs.] The eucharistical part of our daily devotions. Ray.

A genus of extinct Merostomata, found in Silurian rocks. Some of the species are more than three feet long.

Rendering thanks for favors.

had need be something extraordinary, that must warrant an ordinary person to rise higher than his own evenness. Jer. Taylor.

op; to derive; to educe. The animal soul sooner evolves itself to its full orb and extent than the human soul. Sir. M. Hale. The principles which art involves, science alone evolves. Whewell. Not by any power evolved from man's own resources, but by a power which descended from above. J. C. Shairp.

act tribute, fees, obedience, etc., from or of some one. He said into them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. Luke. iii. 13. Years of servise past From grateful souls exact reward at last Dryden. My designs Exact me in another place. Massinger.

Raised to lofty height; elevated; extolled; refined; dignified; sublime. Wiser far than Solomon, Of more exalted mind. Milton. Time never fails to bring every exalted reputation to a strict scrutiny. Ames. -- Ex*alt"ed*ly, adv. -- Ex*alt"ed*ness, n. "The exaltedness of some minds." T. Gray.

More than usual; extraordinary; more than sufficient; measureless. "The exceeding riches of his grace." Eph. ii. 7. -- Ex*ceed"ing*ness, n. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.

To a very great degree; beyond what is usual; surpassingly. It signifies more than very.

general rule has its exceptions. Such rare exceptions, shining in the dark, Prove, rather than impeach, the just remark. Cowper.

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior. Lyell. This particular spot had exceptional advantages. Jowett (Th. ) -- Ex*cep"tion*al*ly(#), adv.

ly or to overlook; to pardon. And in our own (excuse some courtly stains.) No whiter page than Addison remains. Pope.

ion thou shalt have from me. Shak. I have given more exhibitions to scholars, in my days, than to the priests. Tyndale.

an actual or real being, whether material or spiritual. Who now, alas! no more is missed Than if he never did exist. Swift. To conceive the world . . . to have existed from eternity. South.

Expansible. Ether and alcohol are more expansile than water. Brande & C.

ch serves to promote or advance; suitable means to accomplish an end. What sure expedient than shall Juno find, To calm her fears and ease her boding mind Philips.

e breath all utterly expressed. Spenser. Halters and racks can not express from thee More than by deeds. B. Jonson.

act of expressing; expression; utterance; representation. [Obs.] An operation more divine Than breath or pen can give expressure to. Shak.