A dictionary of English synonymes and synonymous or parallel expressions designed as a practical guide to aptness and variety of phraseology

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 Excerpt: ... I. Furrow, make furrows in. 2. Fortify with intrenchments. Intrenchment, n. I. Intrenching. 2. Fortification (hy trenches and parapet), earthwork. 3. Defence, protection, shelter. 4. Encroachment, inroad, invasion (of rights) Intrench on. Invade, trespass upon, encroach upon, trench upon, intrench upon. Intrench upon. See Internci T On. INTREPID 238 INVENTIVE Intrepid, a. Bold, fearless, dauntless, undaunted, undismayed, im terrified, unappalled, unawed, brave, courageous, valorous, valiant, heroic, gallant, daring, doughty. Intrepidity, n. Boldness, fearlessness, dauntless-ness, bravery, courage, valor, prowess, gallantry, spirit, heroism, daring, contempt of danger. Intricacy, n. Perplexity, complexity, complication, entanglement, involution, obscurity, difficulty, intricateness. Intricate, a. Entangled, complicated, involved, perplexed, obscure, mazy, difficult. Intricateness, n. See Inteicacy. Intrigue, n. I. Plot, conspiracy, cabal, machination, stratagem, manoenvre, wile, finesse, ruse. 2. Amour, love affair, liaison, illicit intimacy. 3. Gallantry, libertinism. Intrigue, v. n, I. Manœuvre, form plots. 2. Carry on an amour or amours. Intriguing, a. Cunning, crafty, artful, sly, wily, subtle, insidious, designing, arch, deceitful, trickish, tricky, crooked, diplomatic, politic, foxy, snaky, Machiavelian. Intrinsic, I a. I. Inherent, internal, inward, Intrinsical, J inborn, inbred, native, natural, ingrained, not extriusic. 2. Real, genuine, true, essential. Intrinsically, ad. I. Naturally, inherently, in the nature of things, in the nature of the case, in the grain. 2. Really, truly, essentially. Introduce, v. a. I. Conduct, lead in, bring in, usher in. 2. Present, make acquainted. 3. Bring into notice, bring before the public, bring into use. 4....