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vely, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach. "Thy worth . . . is actions above my gifts." Marlowe. I saw in the way a light from heaven above the brightness of the sun. Acts xxxvi. 13.…

ous, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.

In a sufficient degree; fully; amply; plentifully; in large measure.

become a party by associating one's self with others; to give one's adhesion. Hence, to agree or assent to a proposal or a view; as, he acceded to my request. The treaty of Hanover in 1725 . . . to which the Dutch afterwards acceded. Chesterfield.

To receive or admit and agree to; to assent to; as, I accept your proposal, amendment, or excuse.

or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable present, one acceptable to us.

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.

That may be accommodated, fitted, or made to agree. [R.] I. Watts.

To bring into agreement or harmony; to reconcile; to compose; to adjust; to settle; as, to accommodate differences, a dispute, etc.

An adjustment of differences; state of agreement; reconciliation; settlement. "To come to terms of accommodation." Macaulay.

Agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or action; harmony of mind; consent; assent. A mediator of an accord and peace between them. Bacon. These all continued with one accord in prayer. Acts i. 14.

Agreeing. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Agreement; harmony; conformity. "In strict accordance with the law." Macaulay.

Agreeing; consonant; harmonious; corresponding; conformable; -- followed by with or to. Strictly accordant with true morality. Darwin. And now his voice accordant to the string. Coldsmith.

In accordance or agreement; agreeably; conformably; -- followed by with or to.

Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious. "This according voice of national wisdom." Burke. "Mind and soul according well." Tennyson. According to him, every person was to be bought. Macaulay. Our zeal should be according to knowledge. Sprat.

Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable. Behold, and so proceed accordingly. Shak.

Agreement; reconcilement. [Obs.] Gower.

To speak to first; to address; to greet. "Him, Satan thus accosts." Milton.

s of weights lifted or masses put in motion; electricity stored. -- An accumulation of degrees (Eng. Univ.), the taking of several together, or at smaller intervals than usual or than is allowed by the rules.