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An apparition; a phantom; an appearance. [R.] Hammond. Sir T. Herbert.

To choose; to cull; to pick out. [Obs.] Herbert.

to play a trump. First Peace and Silence all disputes control, Then Order plays the soul. Herbert.

Distorted. Pot foot, a distorted foot. Sir T. Herbert.

One who prattles. Herbert.

To show beforehand; to foreshow. [R.] Herbert.

flated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance. Then came brave Glory puffing by. Herbert.

One who pretends to divine by fire. Sir T. Herbert.

re; solicitation. Gad not abroad at every quest and call Of an untrained hope or passion. Herbert.

appearing and his kingdom. 2 Tim. iv. 1. Man is no star, but a quick coal Of mortal fire. Herbert.

or quality of being quick or living; life. [Obs.] Touch it with thy celestial quickness. Herbert.

Hence, harsh and disagreeable to the ear; dissonant. [R.] "A ragged noise of mirth." Herbert.

suitor. The cunning workman never doth refuse The meanest tool that he may chance to use. Herbert.

To ingratiate again or anew. Sir. T. Herbert.

.] One ambassador sent word to the duke's son that his visit should be retaliated. Sir T. Herbert. It is unlucky to be obliged to retaliate the injuries of authors, whose works are so soon forgotten that we are in danger of appearing the first aggressors. Swift.

To influence by rhyme. Hearken to a verser, who may chance Rhyme thee to good. Herbert.

A vain or blustering boaster; a braggart; a braggadocio. Sir T. Herbert.

t; to sleep. O, let me where thy roof my soul hath hid, O, let me roost and nestle there. Herbert.

Sense of smell; power to scent, or trace by scent. [R.] "Beyond my savor." Herbert.

ion. The great soldier's honor was composed Of thicker stuff, which could endure a shake. Herbert. Our salutations were very hearty on both sides, consisting of many kind shakes of the hand. Addison.