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A tremolo effect, such as that produced on the piano by vibratory repetition of a note with sustained use of the pedal.

To render calm or quiet; to calm; to still; to appease. Soft whispering airs . . . becalm the mind. Philips.

of Become.

A South American bird of the flycatcher family. (Tityra inquisetor).

In order that; that. [Obs.] And the multitude rebuked them because they should hold their peace. Matt. xx. 31. Because of, by reason of, on account of. [Prep. phrase.] Because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Eph. v. 6.

See Brooklime.

A small bird. (Silvia hortensis), which is highly prized by the Italians for the delicacy of its flesh in the autumn, when it has fed on figs, grapes, etc.

A qualitative test for cottonseed oil, based on the fact this oil imparts a maroon color to an alcoholic solution of silver nitrate.

A rich, white sauce, prepared with butter and cream.

To befall; to chance; to happen to. God knows what hath bechanced them. Shak.

To charm; to captivate.

The trepang.

Pertaining to, or relieving, a cough. Thomas. -- n.

A division of the Bantus, dwelling between the Orange and Zambezi rivers, supposed to be the most ancient Bantu population of South Africa. They are divided into totemic clans; they are intelligent and progressive.

See Beak. [Obs.] Spenser.

point to sp. gr. 0.85. From these points the scale is extended both ways, all the degrees being of equal length.

A European fish (Pagellus centrodontus); the sea bream or braise.

A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope

ignificant sign to; hence, to summon, as by a motion of the hand. His distant friends, he beckons near. Dryden. It beckons you to go away with it. Shak.

To catch; to grasp; to insnare. [Obs.] Chaucer.