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Hence: Agency; instrumentality. The ordinary ministry of second causes. Atterbury. The wicked ministry of arms. Dryden.

To cause to seem to be a miracle. [R.] Shaftesbury.

Of or pertaining to miscellanies. Shaftesbury. -- n.

ain, learn, or find; -- with of. Upon the least reflection, we can not miss of them. Atterbury.

ure of good and evil wisely distributed by God, to serve the ends of his providence. Atterbury.

-- Monkey shine, monkey trick. [Slang, U.S.] -- Monkey trick, a mischievous prank. Saintsbury. -- Monkey wheel. See Gin block, under 5th Gin. -- Monkey wrench, a wrench or spanner having a movable jaw.

The character or condition of a monk. Atterbury.

To bury in mud. [R.] Shak.

piece, the painters say, must have good muscling, as well as coloring and drapery. Shaftesbury.

Not known or mentioned by name; anonymous; as, a nameless writer."Nameless pens." Atterbury.

species of a tribe (Necrophaga) of beetles which, in the larval state, feed on carrion; a burying beetle.

of numerous species of beetles of the genus Necrophorus and allied genera; -- called also burying beetle, carrion beetle, sexton beetle.

t can not possibly remain neutral, but constantly takes part one way or the other. Shaftesbury.

ot noticeable; humble; mean. "O base and obscure vulgar." Shak. "An obscure person." Atterbury.

exert moral power or influence. The virtues of private persons operate but on a few. Atterbury. A plain, convincing reason operates on the mind both of a learned and ignorant hearer as long as they live. Swift.

ilton. He knew that good and bountiful minds were sometimes inclined to ostentation. Atterbury.

ase and insolent minds outrage men when they have hope of doing it without a return. Atterbury. This interview outrages all decency. Broome.

erlooked. Acts xvii. 30 (Rev. Ver. ) They overlook truth in the judgments they pass. Atterbury. The pardoning and overlooking of faults. Addison.

To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to oppress, etc., overpoweringly. The sea overwhelmed their enemies. Ps. lxxviii. 53. Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhe…

The expected council was dwindling into . . . a packed assembly of Italian bishops. Atterbury.