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  • 11Tone syllable — Tone Tone (t[=o]n), n. [F. ton, L. tonus a sound, tone, fr. Gr. to nos a stretching, straining, raising of the voice, pitch, accent, measure or meter, in pl., modes or keys differing in pitch; akin to tei nein to stretch or strain. See {Thin},… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 12Lochcarron —    LOCHCARRON, a parish, in the county of Ross and Cromarty, 19 miles (N. by W.) from Glenshiel; containing, with the village of Janetown, 1960 inhabitants. This parish derives its name from an estuary in its vicinity, called Loch Carron, which… …

    A Topographical dictionary of Scotland

  • 13tone — n. 1. Sound, note. 2. Accent, intonation, emphasis, cadence, modulation, inflection. 3. Temper, mood, state of mind. 4. Vigor, strength, energy, force, tension, elasticity. 5. Prevailing color (of a picture), general effect, style, manner, cast.… …

    New dictionary of synonyms

  • 14habit — habit1 /hab it/, n. 1. an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary: the habit of looking both ways before crossing the street. 2. customary practice or use: Daily bathing is an American habit. 3. a… …

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  • 15Deism — • Historical survey and critique Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Deism     Deism     † Cath …

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  • 16Memory — • Memory is the capability of the mind, to store up conscious processes, and reproduce them later with some degree of fidelity Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Memory     Memory    …

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  • 17Falkirk —    FALKIRK, a burgh, market town, and parish, in the county of Stirling; including the villages of Barleyside, Bonnybridge, Camelon, Glen, and Laurieston, with part of the late quoad sacra district of Grange mouth; and containing 15,621… …

    A Topographical dictionary of Scotland

  • 18tone — n. & v. n. 1 a musical or vocal sound, esp. with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength. 2 (often in pl.) modulation of the voice expressing a particular feeling or mood (a cheerful tone; suspicious tones). 3 a manner of expression in… …

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  • 19Cortona —   Comune   Città di Cortona …

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  • 20Barra —    BARRA, a parish and island, in the county of Inverness; including the islands of Bernera, Fladda, Fuday, Helesay, Mingala, Pabba, Sandra, and Watersay; and containing 2363 inhabitants, of whom 1977 are in the island of Barra. The word Barra is …

    A Topographical dictionary of Scotland