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e of construction in a sentence so that the latter part does not syntactically correspond with the first part.

A prefix of one or two unaccented syllables to a verse properly beginning with an accented syllable.

he last word or any prominent word in a sentence or clause, at the beginning of the next, with an adjunct idea; as, "He retained his virtues amidst all his misfortunes -- misfortunes which no prudence could foresee or prevent."

Characterized by, or connected with, insensibility; as, an anæsthetic effect or operation.

Without, or not developing, an allantois.

In an analogical sense; in accordance with analogy; by way of similitude. A prince is analogically styled a pilot, being to the state as a pilot is to the vessel. Berkeley.

That which is analogous to, or corresponds with, some other thing. The vexatious tyranny of the individual despot meets its analogue in the insolent tyranny of the many. I. Taylor.

The separation of a compound substance, by chemical processes, into its constituents, with a view to ascertain either (a) what elements it contains, or (b) how much of each element is present. The former is called qualitative, and the latter quantitative analysis.

Without, or not developing, an amnion.

Produced without concourse of sexes.

Pertaining to anarchy; without rule or government; in political confusion; tending to produce anarchy; as, anarchic despotism; anarchical opinions.

Used without the article; as, an anarthrous substantive.

A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, and accompanied by excommunication. Hence: Denunciation of anything as accursed. [They] denounce anathemas against unbelievers. Priestley.

With regard to ancestors.

the bottom as the ship drifts. -- Foul anchor, the anchor when it hooks, or is entangled with, another anchor, or with a cable or wreck, or when the slack cable entangled. -- The anchor is acockbill, when it is suspended perpendicularly from the cathead, ready to be let go. -- The anchor is apeak, when the cable is…

A variety of the lever escapement with a wide impulse pin.

A shot made with the object balls in an anchor space.

not choose an anchorite's or a monastic life, but a social and affable way of conversing with mortals. Boyle.

Without an anchor or stay. Hence: Drifting; unsettled.

To affect or be affected with anchylosis; to unite or consolidate so as to make a stiff joint; to grow together into one. [Spelt also ankylose.] Owen.