(matter to be considered)
111the universe — all existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos. → universe …
112universe — noun 1》 (the universe) all existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos. 2》 a sphere of activity or experience: the unchallenged ruler of the computer universe. Origin ME: from OFr. univers or L. universum, neut. of universus… …
113moisture — n in coal, that water in and on coal assayed in accordance with standard test methods in which the final step is the measurement of mass loss from a coal sample heated to 104 to 110°C at specified conditions of residence time, atmosphere, sample… …
114proposition — prop•o•si•tion [[t]ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən[/t]] n. 1) the act of proposing 2) a plan or scheme proposed 3) an offer of terms for a transaction, as in business 4) a thing, matter, or person considered as something to be dealt with or encountered: a tough… …
115ROT-13 — Pronounced [rote 13]. A simple encoding scheme often used to scramble posts to Usenet newsgroups. ROT 13 works by swapping each alphabetic character with another 13 characters removed from its location in the alphabet, so that a becomes n,… …
116universe — ► NOUN 1) all existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos. 2) a particular sphere of activity or experience. ORIGIN from Latin universus combined into one, whole …
117literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …
118KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …
119china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …
120China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …
