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1,231 words match “THEN”

THEN adv. 5 definitions
t that time (referring to a time specified, either past or future). And the Canaanite was then in the land. Gen. xii. 6. Now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 Cor. xiii. 12.
THENADAYS adv.
At that time; then; in those days; -- correlative to nowadays. [R.]
THENAL; THENAR a.
Of or pertaining to the thenar; corresponding to thenar; palmar.
THENAR n. 2 definitions
The prominence of the palm above the base of the thumb; the thenar eminence; the ball of the thumb. Sometimes applied to the corresponding part of the foot.
THENARDITE n.
Anhydrous sodium sulphate, a mineral of a white or brown color and vitreous luster.
THENCE adv. 4 definitions
From that place. "Bid him thence go." Chaucer. When ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Mark vi. 11.
THENCEFORTH adv.
hat time; thereafter. If the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted it is thenceforth good for nothing. Matt. v. 13.
THENCEFORWARD adv.
From that time onward; thenceforth.
THENCEFROM adv.
From that place. [Obs.]
AMASTHENIC a.
Uniting the chemical rays of light into one focus, as a certain kind of lens; amacratic.
ANISOSTHENIC a.
Of unequal strength.
ARTHEN a.
Same as Earthen. [Obs.] "An arthen pot." Holland.
ASTHENIA; ASTHENY n.
Want or loss of strength; debility; diminution of the vital forces.
ASTHENIC a.
Characterized by, or pertaining to, debility; weak; debilitating.
ASTHENOPIA n.
Weakness of sight. Quain. -- As`the*nop"ic, a.
ATHENEUM; ATHENAEUM n. 4 definitions
A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students.
ATHENIAN a.
Of or pertaining to Athens, the metropolis of Greece. -- n. A native or citizen of Athens.
AUTHENTIC a. 6 definitions
apocryphal; being what it purports to be; genuine; not of doubtful origin; real; as, an authentic paper or register. To be avenged On him who had stole Jove's authentic fire. Milton.
AUTHENTICAL a.
Authentic. [Archaic]
AUTHENTICALLY adv.
In an authentic manner; with the requisite or genuine authority.
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