lec|tion|ar|y — «LEHK shuh NEHR ee», noun, plural ar|ies. 1. a book containing lessons or portions of Scripture appointed to be read at divine service. 2. a list of passages appointed to be read at divine service … Useful english dictionary
lec|tion — «LEHK shuhn», noun. 1. a reading of a text found in a particular copy or edition. 2. a portion of a sacred writing appointed to be read in church, usually at a given time of year; lesson. ╂[< Latin lēctiō, ōnis < legere read. See etym. of… … Useful english dictionary
pre|lec´tion — pre|lect «prih LEHKT», intransitive verb. to discourse publicly; deliver a lecture. Also, praelect. ╂[< Latin praelēctus, past participle of praelegere read to others, lecture upon < prae before + legere read] –pre|lec´tion, noun.… … Useful english dictionary
bi|lec|tion — «by LEHK shuhn», noun. = bolection. (Cf. ↑bolection) … Useful english dictionary
bo|lec|tion — «boh LEHK shuhn», noun. Architecture. a type of molding or combination of moldings that projects beyond the surface or surfaces which it decorates, used especially to cover the joint between surfaces of different levels. Also, bilection. ╂[origin … Useful english dictionary
col|lec|tion — «kuh LEHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act of bringing together; coming together: »The collection of these stamps took ten years. The collection of a crowd there was unexpected. 2. a group of things gathered from many places and belonging together: »a… … Useful english dictionary
e|lec|tion|ar|y — «ih LEHK shuh NEHR ee», adjective. having to do with election … Useful english dictionary
se|lec|tion — «sih LEHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act of choosing; choice: »Her selection of a hat took a long time. 2. the condition of being chosen: »His selection as a candidate was assured. 3. a person, thing, or group chosen: »The plain blue hat was her… … Useful english dictionary
e|lec´tion|eer´er — e|lec|tion|eer «ih LEHK shuh NIHR», verb, noun. –v.i. to work for the success of a candidate or party in an election. –n. a person who electioneers. –e|lec´tion|eer´er, noun … Useful english dictionary
e|lec|tion|eer — «ih LEHK shuh NIHR», verb, noun. –v.i. to work for the success of a candidate or party in an election. –n. a person who electioneers. –e|lec´tion|eer´er, noun … Useful english dictionary
