n.
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
several exercises intended to be done in series
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
an unofficial association of people or groups
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the act of putting something in position
a unit of play in tennis or squash
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
v.
put into a certain place or abstract location
fix conclusively or authoritatively
decide upon or fix definitely
establish as the highest level or best performance
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
fix in a border
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
locate
disappear beyond the horizon
adapt for performance in a different way
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
apply or start
become gelatinous
set in type
put into a position that will restore a normal state
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
urge a dog to attack someone
estimate
equip with sails or masts
get ready for a particular purpose or event
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
bear fruit
arrange attractively
adj.
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
fixed and unmoving
situated in a particular spot or position
set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people"
being below the horizon
determined or decided upon as by an authority
converted to solid form (as concrete)
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