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101freight — [frāt] n. [ME freit, fraught < MDu vracht: see FRAUGHT] 1. a method or service for transporting goods, esp. bulky goods, by water, land, or air: freight is usually cheaper but slower than express 2. the cost for such transportation 3. the… …
102hard going — {adj. phr.} Fraught with difficulty. * /Dave finds his studies of math hard going./ …
103in a jam — {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a predicament; in a situation fraught with difficulty. * /If you continue to disregard the university instructions on how to take a test, you ll wind up in a jam with the head of the department./ Compare: IN A PICKLE,… …
104hard going — {adj. phr.} Fraught with difficulty. * /Dave finds his studies of math hard going./ …
105in a jam — {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a predicament; in a situation fraught with difficulty. * /If you continue to disregard the university instructions on how to take a test, you ll wind up in a jam with the head of the department./ Compare: IN A PICKLE,… …
106Antic — An tic, n. 1. A buffoon or merry andrew; one that practices odd gesticulations; the Fool of the old play. [1913 Webster] 2. An odd imagery, device, or tracery; a fantastic figure. [1913 Webster] Woven with antics and wild imagery. Spenser. [1913… …
107Blessed — Bless ed (bl[e^]s [e^]d), a. 1. Hallowed; consecrated; worthy of blessing or adoration; heavenly; holy. [1913 Webster] O, run; prevent them with thy humble ode, And lay it lowly at his blessed feet. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Enjoying happiness or …
108Clarify — Clar i*fy, v. i. 1. To grow or become clear or transparent; to become free from feculent impurities, as wine or other liquid under clarification. [1913 Webster] 2. To grow clear or bright; to clear up. [1913 Webster] Whosoever hath his mind… …
109Fraight — Fraight, a. Same as {Fraught}. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] …
110Fraughtage — Fraught age (?; 48), n. Freight; loading; cargo. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] …
