Useful english dictionary. 2012.
three-quar|ter-bound — «THREE KWR tuhr BOWND», adjective. (of a book) bound in three quarter binding … Useful english dictionary
quar|ter-hour — «KWAWR tuhr OWR», noun. 1. fifteen minutes. 2. a point one fourth or three fourths of the way in an hour … Useful english dictionary
quar|ter|ly — «KWAWR tuhr lee», adjective, adverb, noun, plural lies. –adj. 1. happening or done four times a year: »to make quarterly payments on one s insurance. 2. having to do with or covering a quarter of a year. –adv. 1. once each quarter of a year: »to… … Useful english dictionary
bi|quar|ter|ly — «by KWR tuhr lee», adjective, adverb. 1. twice in every three months. 2. once in every two quarters; semiannually … Useful english dictionary
three-quarter — three′ quar′ter adj. 1) consisting of or involving three quarters of a whole or of the usual length: a three quarter sleeve[/ex] 2) showing the face or an object as seen from in front and somewhat to the side: a three quarter view[/ex] •… … From formal English to slang
Three-quarter — Three quar ter, a. (Paint.) Measuring thirty inches by twenty five; said of portraitures. [1913 Webster] {Three quarter length}, a portrait showing the figure to the hips only. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Three-quarter length — Three quarter Three quar ter, a. (Paint.) Measuring thirty inches by twenty five; said of portraitures. [1913 Webster] {Three quarter length}, a portrait showing the figure to the hips only. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
three-quarter-length — three quarˈter length adjective (of a coat, sleeve, etc) being three quarters of the full length • • • Main Entry: ↑three … Useful english dictionary
quarter — quar|ter1 [ kwɔrtər ] noun *** ▸ 1 one of four equal parts ▸ 2 coin worth 25 cents ▸ 3 part of town ▸ 4 particular person/group ▸ 5 kind behavior ▸ 6 unit of weight 1. ) count one of four equal parts of something: quarter of: Over a quarter of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
quarterly — quar•ter•ly [[t]ˈkwɔr tər li[/t]] adj. n. pl. lies, adv. 1) occurring, done, paid, issued, etc., at the end of every quarter of a year: a quarterly report[/ex] 2) pertaining to or consisting of a quarter 3) a periodical issued every three months… … From formal English to slang
