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2. To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.
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Reactance (r�ăkt�ns), n. [React + -ance.] (Elec.) The influence of a coil of wire upon an alternating current passing through it, tending to choke or diminish the current, or the similar influence of a condenser; inductive resistance. Reactance is measured in ohms. The reactance of a circuit is equal to the component of the impressed electro-motive force at right angles to the current divided by the current, that is, the component of the impedance due to the self-inductance or capacity of the circuit.
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Reactance coil (Elec.) A choking coil.
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Reaction (r�ăkshŭn), n. [Cf. F. réaction.] 1. Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.
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2. (Chem.) The mutual or reciprocal action of chemical agents upon each other, or the action upon such chemical agents of some form of energy, as heat, light, or electricity, resulting in a chemical change in one or more of these agents, with the production of new compounds or the manifestation of distinctive characters. See Blowpipe reaction, Flame reaction, under , and .
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3. (Med.) An action induced by vital resistance to some other action; depression or exhaustion of vital force consequent on overexertion or overstimulation; heightened activity and overaction succeeding depression or shock.
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4. (Mech.) The force which a body subjected to the action of a force from another body exerts upon the latter body in the opposite direction.
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Reaction is always equal and opposite to action, that is to say, the actions of two bodies upon each other are always equal and in opposite directions. Sir I. Newton (3d Law of Motion).
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5. (Politics) Backward tendency or movement after revolution, reform, or great progress in any direction.
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The new king had, at the very moment at which his fame and fortune reached the highest point, predicted the coming reaction. Macaulay.
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6. (Psycophysics) A regular or characteristic response to a stimulation of the nerves.
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7. An action by a person or people in response to an event. The reaction may be primarily mental (“ a reaction of surprise”) but is usually manifested by some activity.
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Coloq. Reaction time (Physiol.), in nerve physiology, the interval between the application of a stimulus to an end organ of sense and the reaction or resulting movement; -- called also physiological time. -- Coloq. Reaction wheel (Mech.), a water wheel driven by the reaction of water, usually one in which the water, entering it centrally, escapes at its periphery in a direction opposed to that of its motion by orifices at right angles, or inclined, to its radii.
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Reactionary (-�r�), a. Being, causing, or favoring reaction; as, reactionary movements.
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Reactionary, n.; pl. Reactionaries (-rĭz). One who favors reaction, or seeks to undo political progress or revolution.
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Reactionist, n. A reactionary. C. Kingsley.
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Reactive (r�ăktĭv), a. [Cf. F. réactif.] Having power to react; tending to reaction; of the nature of reaction. -- Reactively, adv. -- Reactiveness, n.
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Reactor, n. 1. (Elec.) A choking coil.
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2. A .
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Read (rēd), n. Rennet. See 3d . [Prov. Eng.]
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Read (rēd), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Read (rĕd); p. pr. & vb. n. Reading.] [OE. reden, ræden, AS. rǣdan to read, advise, counsel, fr. rǣd advice, counsel, rǣdan (imperf. reord) to advise, counsel, guess; akin to D. raden to advise, G. raten, rathen, Icel. rāða, Goth. rēdan (in comp.), and perh. also to Skr. rādh to succeed. √116. Cf. .] 1. To advise; to counsel. [Obs.] See .
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Therefore, I read thee, get thee to God's word, and thereby try all doctrine. Tyndale.
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2. To interpret; to explain; as, to read a riddle.
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3. To tell; to declare; to recite. [Obs.]
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But read how art thou named, and of what kin. Spenser.
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4. To go over, as characters or words, and utter aloud, or recite to one's self inaudibly; to take in the sense of, as of language, by interpreting the characters with which it is expressed; to peruse; as, to read a discourse; to read the letters of an alphabet; to read figures; to read the notes of music, or to read music; to read a book.
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Redeth [read ye] the great poet of Itaille. Chaucer.
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Well could he rede a lesson or a story. Chaucer.
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5. Hence, to know fully; to comprehend.
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Who is't can read a woman? Shak.
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6. To discover or understand by characters, marks, features, etc.; to learn by observation.
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An armed corse did lie,
In whose dead face he read great magnanimity. Spenser.
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Those about her
From her shall read the perfect ways of honor. Shak.
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7. To make a special study of, as by perusing textbooks; as, to read theology or law.
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Coloq. To read one's self in , to read aloud the Thirty-nine Articles and the Declaration of Assent, -- required of a clergyman of the Church of England when he first officiates in a new benefice.
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Read, v. i. 1. To give advice or counsel. [Obs.]
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2. To tell; to declare. [Obs.] Spenser.
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3. To perform the act of reading; to peruse, or to go over and utter aloud, the words of a book or other like document.
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So they read in the book of the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense. Neh. viii. 8.
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4. To study by reading; as, he read for the bar.
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5. To learn by reading.
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I have read of an Eastern king who put a judge to death for an iniquitous sentence. Swift.
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6. To appear in writing or print; to be expressed by, or consist of, certain words or characters; as, the passage reads thus in the early manuscripts.
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7. To produce a certain effect when read; as, that sentence reads queerly.
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Coloq. To read between the lines , to infer something different from what is plainly indicated; to detect the real meaning as distinguished from the apparent meaning.
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Read, n. [AS. rǣd counsel, fr. rǣdan to counsel. See , v. t.] 1. Saying; sentence; maxim; hence, word; advice; counsel. See . [Obs.]
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2. [ , v.] Reading. [Colloq.] Hume.
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One newswoman here lets magazines for a penny a read. Furnivall.
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Read (rĕd), imp. & p. p. of , v. t. & i.
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Read (rĕd), a. Instructed or knowing by reading; versed in books; learned.
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A poet . . . well read in Longinus. Addison.
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Readability (rēdȧbĭlĭt�), n. The state of being readable; readableness.
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Readable (rēdȧb'l), a. Such as can be read; legible; fit or suitable to be read; worth reading; interesting. -- Readableness, n. -- Readably, adv.
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Readdress (rēăddrĕs), v. t. To address a second time; -- often used reflexively.
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He readdressed himself to her. Boyle.
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Readept (-ȧdĕpt), v. t. [Pref. re- + L. adeptus, p. p. of adipisci to obtain.] To regain; to recover. [Obs.]
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Readeption (-dĕpshŭn), n. A regaining; recovery of something lost. [Obs.] Bacon.
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Reader (rēdẽr), n. [AS. rǣdere.] 1. One who reads. Specifically: (a) One whose distinctive office is to read prayers in a church. (b) (University of Oxford, Eng.) One who reads lectures on scientific subjects. Lyell. (c) A proof reader. (d) One who reads manuscripts offered for publication and advises regarding their merit.
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2. One who reads much; one who is studious.
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3. A book containing a selection of extracts for exercises in reading; an elementary book for practice in a language; a reading book.
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Readership, n. The office of reader. Lyell.
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Readily (rĕdĭl�), adv. 1. In a ready manner; quickly; promptly. Chaucer.
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2. Without delay or objection; without reluctance; willingly; cheerfully.
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How readily we wish time spent revoked! Cowper.
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Readiness, n. The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness.
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They received the word with all readiness of mind. Acts xvii. 11.
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Syn. -- Facility; quickness; expedition; promptitude; promptness; aptitude; aptness; knack; skill; expertness; dexterity; ease; cheerfulness. See .
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Reading (rēdĭng), n. 1. The act of one who reads; perusal; also, printed or written matter to be read.
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2. Study of books; literary scholarship; as, a man of extensive reading.
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3. A lecture or prelection; public recital.
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The Jews had their weekly readings of the law. Hooker.
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4. The way in which anything reads; force of a word or passage presented by a documentary authority; lection; version.
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5. Manner of reciting, or acting a part, on the stage; way of rendering. [Cant]
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6. An observation read from the scale of a graduated instrument; as, the reading of a barometer.
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Coloq. Reading of a bill (Legislation), its formal recital, by the proper officer, before the House which is to consider it.
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Reading, a. 1. Of or pertaining to the act of reading; used in reading.
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2. Addicted to reading; as, a reading community.
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Coloq. Reading book , a book for teaching reading; a reader. -- Coloq. Reading desk , a desk to support a book while reading; esp., a desk used while reading the service in a church. -- Coloq. Reading glass , a large lens with more or less magnifying power, attached to a handle, and used in reading, etc. -- Coloq. Reading man , one who reads much; hence, in the English universities, a close, industrious student. -- Coloq. Reading room , a room appropriated to reading; a room provided with papers, periodicals, and the like, to which persons resort.
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Readjourn (rēădjûrn), v. t. To adjourn a second time; to adjourn again.
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Readjournment (rēădjûrnm�nt), n. The act of readjourning; a second or repeated adjournment.
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Readjust (rēădjŭst), v. t. To adjust or settle again; to put in a different order or relation; to rearrange.
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Readjuster (rēădjŭstẽr), n. One who, or that which, readjusts; in some of the States of the United States, one who advocates a refunding, and sometimes a partial repudiation, of the State debt without the consent of the State's creditors.
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Readjustment (rēădjŭstm�nt), n. A second adjustment; a new or different adjustment.
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Readmission (rēădmĭshŭn), n. The act of admitting again, or the state of being readmitted; as, the readmission of fresh air into an exhausted receiver; the readmission of a student into a seminary.
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Readmit (-mĭt), v. t. To admit again; to give entrance or access to again.
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Whose ear is ever open, and his eye
Gracious to readmit the suppliant. Milton.
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Readmittance (-t�ns), n. Allowance to enter again; a second admission.
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Readopt (rēȧdŏpt), v. t. To adopt again. Young.
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Readorn (-dôrn), v. t. To adorn again or anew.
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Readvance (rēădvȧns), v. i. To advance again.
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Readvertency (rēădvẽrt�ns�), n. The act of adverting to again, or of reviewing. [R.] Norris.
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Ready (rĕd�), a. [Compar. Readier (rĕdĭẽr); superl. Readiest.] [AS. rǣde; akin to D. gereed, bereid, G. bereit, Goth. garáids fixed, arranged, and possibly to E. ride, as meaning originally, prepared for riding. Cf. , 1st .] 1. Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate movement or action; as, the troops are ready to march; ready for the journey. “When she redy was.” Chaucer.
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2. Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished. “Dinner was ready.” Fielding.
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My oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. Matt. xxii. 4.
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3. Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.
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I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts xxi. 13.
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If need be, I am ready to forego
And quit. Milton.
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4. Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert; as, a ready apprehension; ready wit; a ready writer or workman. “Ready in devising expedients.” Macaulay.
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Gurth, whose temper was ready, though surly. Sir W. Scott.
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5. Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy. “The readiest way.” Milton.
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A sapling pine he wrenched from out the ground,
The readiest weapon that his fury found. Dryden.
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6. On the point; about; on the brink; near; -- with a following infinitive.
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My heart is ready to crack. Shak.
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7. (Mil.) A word of command, or a position, in the manual of arms, at which the piece is cocked and held in position to execute promptly the next command, which is, aim.
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Coloq. All ready , ready in every particular; wholly equipped or prepared. “[I] am all redy at your hest.” Chaucer. -- Coloq. Ready money , means of immediate payment; cash. “'T is all the ready money fate can give.” Cowley. -- Coloq. Ready reckoner , a book of tables for facilitating computations, as of interest, prices, etc. -- Coloq. To make ready , to make preparation; to get in readiness.
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Syn. -- Prompt; expeditious; speedy; unhesitating; dexterous; apt; skillful; handy; expert; facile; easy; opportune; fitted; prepared; disposed; willing; free; cheerful. See .
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Ready (rĕd�), adv. In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.
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We ourselves will go ready armed. Num. xxxii. 17.
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Ready, n. Ready money; cash; -- commonly with the; as, he was well supplied with the ready. [Slang]
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Lord Strut was not flush in ready, either to go to law, or to clear old debts. Arbuthnot.
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Ready, v. t. To dispose in order. [Obs.] Heywood.
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Ready-made (rĕd�-mād), a. Made already, or beforehand, in anticipation of need; not made to order; as, ready-made clothing; ready-made jokes.
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Ready-witted (rĕd�-wĭttĕd), a. Having ready wit.
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Reaffirm (rēăffẽrm), v. t. To affirm again.
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{ Reaffirmance (rēăffẽrm�ns), Reaffirmation (rēăffẽrmāshŭn), } n. A second affirmation.
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Reafforest (rēăffŏrĕst), v. t. To convert again into a forest, as a region of country.
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Reafforestation (-ĕstāshŭn), n. The act or process of converting again into a forest.
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Reagent (r�āj�nt), n. (Chem.) A substance capable of producing with another a reaction, especially when employed to detect the presence of other bodies; a test.
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Reaggravation (r�ăggrȧvāshŭn), n. (R. C. Ch.) The last monitory, published after three admonitions and before the last excommunication.
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Reagree (rēȧgrē), v. i. To agree again.
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Reak (rēk), n. [√115. Cf. seaweed.] A rush. [Obs.] “Feeds on reaks and reeds.” Drant.
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Reak, n. [Cf. Icel. hrekkr, or E. wreak vengeance.] A prank. [Obs.] “They play such reaks.” Beau. & Fl.
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Real (rē�l), n. [Sp., fr. real royal, L. regalis. See , and cf. a coin.] A former small Spanish silver coin; also, a denomination of money of account, formerly the unit of the Spanish monetary system.
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☞ A Coloq. real of plate (coin) varied in value according to the time of its coinage, from 121/2 down to 10 cents, or from 61/2 to 5 pence sterling. The Coloq. real vellon , or money of account, was nearly equal to five cents, or 21/2 pence sterling. In 1871 the coinage of Spain was assimilated to that of the Latin Union, of which the franc is the unit. The peseta was introduced in 1868, and continued as the official currency of Spain (splitting temporarily into Nationalist and Republican pesetas during the civil war of the 1930's) until 2002. In 2002, the euro became the official currency of Spain and most other nations of the European Union.
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Real (r�äl), a. Royal; regal; kingly. [Obs.] “The blood real of Thebes.” Chaucer.
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Real (rē�l), a. [LL. realis, fr. L. res, rei, a thing: cf. F. réel. Cf. .] 1. Actually being or existing; not fictitious or imaginary; as, a description of real life.
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Whereat I waked, and found
Before mine eyes all real, as the dream
Had lively shadowed. Milton.
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2. True; genuine; not artificial, counterfeit, or factitious; often opposed to ostensible; as, the real reason; real Madeira wine; real ginger.
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Whose perfection far excelled
Hers in all real dignity. Milton.
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3. Relating to things, not to persons. [Obs.]
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Many are perfect in men's humors that are not greatly capable of the real part of business. Bacon.
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4. (Alg.) Having an assignable arithmetical or numerical value or meaning; not imaginary.
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5. (Law) Pertaining to things fixed, permanent, or immovable, as to lands and tenements; as, real property, in distinction from personal or movable property.
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Coloq. Chattels real (Law), such chattels as are annexed to, or savor of, the realty, as terms for years of land. See . -- Coloq. Real action (Law), an action for the recovery of real property. -- Coloq. Real assets (Law), lands or real estate in the hands of the heir, chargeable with the debts of the ancestor. -- Coloq. Real composition (Eccl. Law), an agreement made between the owner of lands and the parson or vicar, with consent of the ordinary, that such lands shall be discharged from payment of tithes, in consequence of other land or recompense given to the parson in lieu and satisfaction thereof. Blackstone. -- Coloq. Real estate or Coloq. Real property , lands, tenements, and hereditaments; freehold interests in landed property; property in houses and land. Kent. Burrill. -- Coloq. Real presence (R. C. Ch.), the actual presence of the body and blood of Christ in the eucharist, or the conversion of the substance of the bread and wine into the real body and blood of Christ; transubstantiation. In other churches there is a belief in a form of real presence, not however in the sense of transubstantiation. -- Coloq. Real servitude , called also Coloq. Predial servitude (Civil Law), a burden imposed upon one estate in favor of another estate of another proprietor. Erskine. Bouvier.
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Syn. -- Actual; true; genuine; authentic. -- , . Real represents a thing to be a substantive existence; as, a real, not imaginary, occurrence. Actual refers to it as acted or performed; and, hence, when we wish to prove a thing real, we often say, “It actually exists,” “It has actually been done.” Thus its reality is shown by its actuality. Actual, from this reference to being acted, has recently received a new signification, namely, present; as, the actual posture of affairs; since what is now in action, or going on, has, of course, a present existence. An actual fact; a real sentiment.
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For he that but conceives a crime in thought,
Contracts the danger of an actual fault. Dryden.
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Our simple ideas are all real; all agree to the reality of things. Locke.
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