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131Inertion — In*er tion, n. Lack of activity or exertion; inertness; quietude. [R.] [1913 Webster] These vicissitudes of exertion and inertion of the arterial system constitute the paroxysms of remittent fever. E. Darwin. [1913 Webster] …
132Speculate — Spec u*late, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Speculated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Speculating}.] [L. speculatus, p. p. of speculari to spy out, observe, fr. specula a lookout, fr. specere to look. See {Spy}.] 1. To consider by turning a subject in the mind, and… …
