(in negative constructions)
51more — 1. adverb /mɔː(ɹ),mɔɹ,moʊɹ/ a) To a greater degree or extent. He walks more in the morning these days. b) In negative constructions: any further, any longer; any more. Than was there pees betwyxte thys erle and thys Aguaurs, and grete surete that …
52condescend — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. i. stoop, deign, descend, vouchsafe. See humility, pride. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. vouchsafe, stoop, deign, lower oneself, humble oneself, demean oneself, degrade oneself, submit with good grace,… …
53frills — mere embellishments, 1893, often in negative constructions; earlier affectation of dress or manner (1845); see FRILL (Cf. frill) …
54prawn — The literal definition of prawn (a word which appears in the Middle English period, but whose origin is unknown) as an edible shellfish is obviously part of standard English. It is, however, the figurative use of the word to describe a fool or… …
55coagulate — coagulate, congeal, set, curdle, clot, jelly, jell are comparable when meaning to form or cause to form a stiff mass that is solid or at least cohesive. Coagulate implies a thickening or solidification of a liquid and usually the making insoluble …
56dismay — vb Dismay, appall, horrify, daunt mean to unnerve and check or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion. Dismay suggests a loss of power to proceed either because a prospect is terrifying or disheartening, or, more often, because one is… …
57match — vb Match, rival, equal, approach, touch are comparable, especially in negative constructions, when they mean to come up to or nearly up to the level or standard of something else. One thing matches another when it proves to be its mate, rather… …
58stoop — {vb Stoop, condescend, deign can mean to descend below the level (as in rank or dignity) where one belongs or thinks he belongs to do something. Stoop implies a descent not only in rank or dignity but also, and more often, from a relatively high… …
59joke — n 1. witticism, wisecrack, crack, sally, quip, one liner, jest, Sl. funny, bon mot, pun, play on words, wordplay; Joe Miller, bromide, chestnut; comedy, humor, facetiousness, drollery, whimsy; howl, Sl. rib tickler, Sl. yuk, Sl. haha, Sl. gasser …
60anymore — an•y•more [[t]ˌɛn iˈmɔr, ˈmoʊr[/t]] adv. 1) any longer 2) nowadays; presently • Etymology: 1350–1400 usage: The adverb anymore is used in negative constructions and in some types of questions: She doesn t work here anymore. Do you play tennis… …
