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A method of quantitative chemical analysis based upon the comparison of the depth of color of a solution with that of a standard liquid.

ith comforts; but it is with the former only that the word consolation is brought into comparison. As thus compared, consolation points to some specific source of relief for the afflicted mind; as, the consolations of religion. Comfort supposes the relief to be afforded by imparting positive enjoyment, as well as a dim…

Absolute municipal self-government. The Commune of Paris, or The Commune (a) The government established in Paris (1792-94) by a usurpation of supreme power on the part of representatives chosen by the communes; the period of its continuance is known as the "Reign of Terror." (b) The revolutionary government, modeled on…

A supporter of the commune of Paris.

Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison. There is no blessing of life comparable to the enjoyment of a discreet and virtuous friend. Addison. -- Com"pa*ra*ble*ness, n. -- Com"pa*ra*bly, adv.

Of or pertaining to comparison. "The comparative faculty." Granvill.

According to estimate made by comparison; relatively; not positively or absolutely. With but comparatively few exceptions. Prescott.

hings, for the purpose of discovering their resemblances or differences; to bring into comparison; to regard with discriminating attention. Compare dead happiness with living woe. Shak. The place he found beyond expression bright, Compared with aught on earth. Milton. Compare our faces and be judge yourself. Shak. To c…

A carver's mixture of resin, whiting, and glue, used instead of plaster of Paris for ornamenting walls and cornices.

A celebrated prison, attached to the Palais de Justice in Paris.

To bring together for comparison; to compare. [Obs.] If we confer these observations with others of the like nature, we may find cause to rectify the general opinion. Boyle.

The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison. [Obs.] Helps and furtherances which . . . the mutual conference of all men's collections and observations may afford. Hocker.

Gratification; pleasure; satisfaction. [Obs.] At Paris the prince spent one whole day to give his mind some contentment in viewing of a famous city. Sir H. Wotton.

ous; intimate association; nearness; proximity. The convicinity and contiguity of the two parishes. T. Warton.

The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted; comparison by contrariety of qualities. place the prospect of the soul In sober contrast with reality. Wordsworth.

Immediate vicinity; neighborhood. The convicinity and contiguity of the two parishes. T. Warton.

ion, of which Danton and Marat were members, and which met in an old Cordelier convent in Paris.

Spiritual charge; care of soul; the office of a parish priest or of a curate; hence, that which is committed to the charge of a parish priest or of a curate; a curacy; as, to resign a cure; to obtain a cure. The appropriator was the incumbent parson, and had the cure of the souls of the parishioners. Spelman.…

A Dane. [Obs.] Inquire me first what Danskers are in Paris. Shak.

e having, under the bishop, the especial care and inspection of the clergy within certain parishes or districts of the diocese.