a motive; a cause or reason for.

that in which something has its beginning; source; origin.

the science which describes relationships among propositions in terms of implication, contradiction, contrariety, conversion, etc.; logic.

a figure of speech in which reason is given for comparing an object with another.

(log.) a logical reason or deduction or arguement; the reason for an inference.

killed; murdered; slain.

wounded; injured.

subjected to pain, distress, anguish, etc.; agonised.

destroyed; demolished.

the act of killing.

he who is killed.

a proper or good state or condition.

a condition; state of being.

an opportune time; a right moment.

the manner, way, method in which something is done, happens or is to be done, must happen, etc.

the condition of (food) being in right or fit condition.

the right degree of ripeness (of a fruit).

sharpness, keenness (as of a weapon, instrument, etc.).

a liquid used in sharpening, whetting a weapon or instrument.

dampness; moisture.

the watery discharge from the vagina when a woman reaches the peak of her sexual excitement in copulation.

kindness, favour or grace.

that which is appropriate, apt, suitable, fit, etc.

skill; dexterity; talent; ability.

the state of being tempered; the state of a metal with regard to the degree of hardness and resilience.

information; news; report of recent happenings, etc.

a cause or motive; a reason.

that by which something is done or obtained; agency; a means.

that part of the body consisting of wrist, palm, fingers and thumb; a hand.

the act of striking, hitting.

a destroying or being destroyed.

a stroke or blow.

to insert an inset in; to set a jewel ornamental piece, etc. into a surface as to make design, to decorate, etc.; to inlay.

to lay stone slabs, tiles, bricks on the ground as to make a path.

to hide something in the ground; to bury.

to uncover or expose by digging; to unearth.

a place of shelter or dwelling; a house, nest, etc.

the base on which something rests; the supporting part of a wall, house, etc.; basement; foundation.

(only in comp.) ten.

to desire,wish, long for.

to be or become enthusiastic.

to become tense, agitated or anxious.

to like; to be fond of.

to be delighted; to have pleasure.

to become charming, delightful, beautiful.

to increase in size; to develop; to grow oneself; to prosper.

to cause to grow, develop or prosper.

to have; to get.

to be expressed; to be made known; to be revealed.

to make an attempt; to try; to strive; to endeavour.