Journeying

  • 61Measuring — Measure Meas ure, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Measured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Measuring}.] [F. mesurer, L. mensurare. See {Measure}, n.] 1. To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity… …

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  • 62Staging — Sta ging (st[=a] j[i^]ng), n. A structure of posts and boards for supporting workmen, etc., as in building. [1913 Webster] 2. The business of running stagecoaches; also, the act of journeying in stagecoaches. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 63To make a circuit — Circuit Cir cuit, n. [F. circuit, fr. L. circuitus, fr. circuire or circumire to go around; circum around + ire to go.] 1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth… …

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  • 64To measure swords with one — Measure Meas ure, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Measured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Measuring}.] [F. mesurer, L. mensurare. See {Measure}, n.] 1. To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity… …

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  • 65Travel — Trav el, n. 1. The act of traveling, or journeying from place to place; a journey. [1913 Webster] With long travel I am stiff and weary. Shak. [1913 Webster] His travels ended at his country seat. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. An account, by a… …

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  • 66Voltaic circle — Circuit Cir cuit, n. [F. circuit, fr. L. circuitus, fr. circuire or circumire to go around; circum around + ire to go.] 1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth… …

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  • 67Voltaic circuit — Circuit Cir cuit, n. [F. circuit, fr. L. circuitus, fr. circuire or circumire to go around; circum around + ire to go.] 1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth… …

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  • 68Wayfare — Way fare , n. The act of journeying; travel; passage. [Obs.] Holland. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 69destination — noun Date: 14th century 1. the purpose for which something is destined 2. an act of appointing, setting aside for a purpose, or predetermining 3. a place to which one is journeying or to which something is sent < kept their destination secret > 4 …

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  • 70staging — noun Date: 14th century 1. scaffolding 2. a. the business of running stagecoaches b. the act of journeying in stagecoaches 3. the act of putting on a play 4. a. the moving of troops or matériel forward in several stages b. the assembling of&#8230; …

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