assume+a+manner

  • 11To sham Abram — Sham Sham, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shammed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Shamming}.] 1. To trick; to cheat; to deceive or delude with false pretenses. [1913 Webster] Fooled and shammed into a conviction. L Estrange. [1913 Webster] 2. To obtrude by fraud or… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 12Nirvana Sutra — The Nirvana Sutra, or IAST|Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra (Chinese: Niepan Jing (涅槃經); Japanese: Nehankyō (涅槃経); Tibetan: myang das kyi mdo ). [Dharma Dictionary (2008). myang das kyi mdo . Source: [http://rywiki.tsadra.org/index.php/myang das kyi mdo]… …

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  • 13affect —   v.t. have an effect on; influence; move emotionally; (of disease, etc.) attack; damage; make a show or pretence of; adopt, assume (a manner, mood, or emotional state); show a preference for; n. Psychology, emotion, especially as it leads to… …

    Dictionary of difficult words

  • 14stand on one's dignity — To assume a manner that asserts a claim to be treated with respect • • • Main Entry: ↑dignity * * * insist on being treated with due respect …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 15sit in judgement — assume the right to judge someone, especially in a critical manner. → judgement …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 16put on side —  Assume an arrogant manner …

    A concise dictionary of English slang

  • 17KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …

    Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • 18MASORAH — This article is arranged according to the following outline: 1. THE TRANSMISSION OF THE BIBLE 1.1. THE SOFERIM 1.2. WRITTEN TRANSMISSION 1.2.1. Methods of Writing 1.2.1.1. THE ORDER OF THE BOOKS 1.2.1.2. SEDARIM AND PARASHIYYOT …

    Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • 19Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …

    Universalium

  • 20BIBLE — THE CANON, TEXT, AND EDITIONS canon general titles the canon the significance of the canon the process of canonization contents and titles of the books the tripartite canon …

    Encyclopedia of Judaism