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Pertaining to the northeast; toward the northeast, or coming from the northeast.

Of or pertaining to the northeast; northeasterly.

Toward the northeast.

An international, interdenominational organization of Bible classes of young women.

A large American bombycid moth (Callosamia promethea). Its larva feeds on the sassafras, wild cherry, and other trees, and suspends its cocoon from a branch by a silken band.

Of or pertaining to Prometheus. See Prometheus. "Promethean fire." Shak.

A sucking whale less than one year old; -- so called by sailors.

The point of the compass equally distant from the south and the east; the southeast part or region.

A storm, strong wind, or gale coming from the southeast.

Of or pertaining to the southeast; southeasterly.

Toward the southeast.

A lover of mistress.

Making love. "To play at sweethearting." W. Black.

a suit. Blackstone. With one accord, with unanimity. They rushed with one accord into the theater. Acts xix. 29.

Hanging at the cathead, ready to let go, as an anchor.

phone. -- Acoustic vessels, brazen tubes or vessels, shaped like a bell, used in ancient theaters to propel the voices of the actors, so as to render them audible to a great distance.

A theatrical performer; a stageplayer. After a well graced actor leaves the stage. Shak.

To risk, or hazard; jeopard; to venture. He would not adventure himself into the theater. Acts xix. 31.

Acknowledgment. The censure of the which one must in your allowance o'erweigh a whole theater of others. Shak.

A pastoral sweetheart. To sport with Amaryllis in the shade. Milton.