temper
21temper — {{11}}temper (n.) late 14c., due proportion of elements or qualities, from TEMPER (Cf. temper) (v.). The sense of characteristic state of mind is first recorded 1590s; that of calm state of mind in c.1600; and that of angry state of mind (for bad …
22temper — [ˈtempə] noun I 1) [C/U] a tendency to get angry very quickly That temper of yours is going to get you into trouble.[/ex] 2) [singular/U] a particular emotional state or mood Mark was in a foul temper.[/ex] • keep your temper (with) to stay calm… …
23temper — temperable, adj. temperability, n. temperer, n. /tem peuhr/, n. 1. a particular state of mind or feelings. 2. habit of mind, esp. with respect to irritability or patience, outbursts of anger, or the like; disposition: an even temper. 3. heat of… …
24temper — 1. noun a) A tendency to anger or lose patience easily. He has quite a temper when dealing with salespeople. b) State of mind. ...I must testify, from my experience, that a temper of peace, thankfulness, love, and affection, is much the more… …
25temper — 1. noun 1) he walked out in a temper Syn: fit of rage, rage, fury, fit of pique, tantrum, bad mood, mood, sulk, huff; informal grump, snit, hissy fit 2) a display of temper Syn …
26temper — 1. noun 1) he walked out in a temper Syn: rage, fury, fit of pique, tantrum, bad mood, pet, sulk, huff; Brit.; informal strop, paddy; N.Amer.; informal hissy fit 2) a display of temp …
27temper — tem•per [[t]ˈtɛm pər[/t]] n. 1) a particular state of mind or feelings 2) habit of mind, esp. with respect to irritability or patience; disposition: an even temper[/ex] 3) heat of mind or passion, shown in outbursts of anger, resentment, etc 4)… …
28temper — /ˈtɛmpə / (say tempuh) noun 1. a particular state of mind or feelings. 2. habit of mind, especially with respect to irritability or impatience, outbursts of anger, or the like. 3. heat of mind or passion, shown in outbursts of anger, resentment,… …
29temper — Na au, ano o ka na au. See pi i1,2, ashes, control. Good temper, olu olu ka na au. Bad temper, huhū wale, a aka, lelepī, pī ena, pīkananā, ainiha, ōkaikai, awa awa, hoahoa, pūkalakī. Short temper, pōkole ka na au, lele koke,… …
30temper — See: GOD TEMPERS THE WIND TO THE SHORN LAMB, HOLD ONE S TEMPER or KEEP ONE S TEMPER, LOSE ONE S TEMPER …
