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In living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs.

ensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence. The abstinence from a present pleasure that offers itself is a pain, nay, oftentimes, a very great one. Locke.

r of the leaves as separate from their size or figure, the act is called abstraction. So, also, when it considers whiteness, softness, virtue, existence, as separate from any particular objects.

Physical ill treatment; injury. "Rejoice . . . at the abuse of Falstaff." Shak.

Given to misusing; also, full of abuses. [Archaic] "The abusive prerogatives of his see." Hallam.

ts of many species, found in the torrid and temperate zones of both continents; -- called also Indian mallow.

ones into which Sir E. Forbes divides the bottom of the sea in describing its plants, animals, etc. It is the one furthest from the shore, embracing all beyond one hundred fathoms deep. Hence, abyssal animals, plants, etc.

ith dust, borne by Byzantine emperors, as a memento of mortality. It is represented on medals.

The cashew tree; also, its fruit. See Cashew.

resembling the foliage or leaves of the acanthus (Acanthus spinosus); -- used in the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders.

One who, or that which, accelerates. Also as an adj.; as, accelerator nerves.

An agreeing to terms or proposals by which a bargain is concluded and the parties are bound; the reception or taking of a thing bought as that for which it was bought, or as that agreed to be delivered, or the taking possession as owner.

ntial; a nonessential; anything happening accidentally. He conceived it just that accidentals . . . should sink with the substance of the accusation. Fuller.

A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy. Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. Elmes.

adapt to the peculiarities of a foreign or strange climate; said of man, the inferior animals, or plants.

voices; the subordinate part, or parts, accompanying the voice or a principal instrument; also, the harmony of a figured bass. P. Cyc.

To agree; to correspond; to be in harmony; -- followed by with, formerly also by to; as, his disposition accords with his looks. My heart accordeth with my tongue. Shak. Thy actions to thy words accord. Milton.

Supported on both sides by other charges; also, side by side.

ansactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review; as, to keep one's account at the bank.

nts. Accountatn general, the head or superintending accountant in certain public offices. Also, formerly, an officer in the English court of chancery who received the moneys paid into the court, and deposited them in the Bank of England.