Emily Dickinson Lexicon

consolidate (-s), v. [L. consolidāt- < L. consolidāre, make firm or solid; see solid, adj.]

Come together; unite; condense; solidify; become more compact or concentrated.

consort, n. [Fr. consorte, mate, fellow, partner, wife < L. consors, sharing property in common, sharer, partner, colleague, comrade.] (webplay: live, single, wed).

Companion; intimate associate; spouse; mate.

conspicuous, adj. [L. conspicu-us, visible, striking.] (webplay: eye, known).

Obvious; noticeable; pronounced; attracting notice or attention.

conspire, v. [Fr. conspire-r < L. conspīrāre, to breathe together, to accord, harmonize, agree, combine or unite in a purpose, plot mischief together secretly.]

Plot; scheme; contrive; agree with others privately to commit some wrongdoing.

constancy (-'s), n. [L. constāntia.] (webplay: affection, love).

1. Steadfastness; permanency; loyalty; faithfulness; allegiance.
2. Perseverance; resolution; unshaken determination; firmness of mind.

constant, adj. [Fr. < L. constāns, standing firm, immovable, stable.

1. Consistent; regular; continuous; perpetual; routine.
2. Steady; consistent; unchanging; unmoving; resolute; unyielding.
3. Faithful; loyal; true.

constellation, n. [Fr.]

Formation of stars; stars grouped together within the outline of an imaginary figure traced on the face of the sky, often representing a character from mythology.

consternation (-'s), n. [Fr. < L. consternāre, affright, dismay.] (webplay: amazement).

Astonishment; worry; concern that confounds the faculties; terror that incapacitates a person.

constitute (-d), v. [L. 'set up, post, establish, appoint, ordain'.]

1. Consider; make; establish as.
2. Be; exist as.
3. Form; compose; make up.

constrain (-ed), v. [OFr constreindre < L. constring-ere, tie tightly together, compress by tying.]

Force; compel; oblige; cause by strong outside force.