Emily Dickinson Lexicon

discourse, n. [Fr. < L. discurs-us, running to and fro.] (webplay: companies, nature, party, passes, pleased).

1. Chat; talk; verbalize; speak together; enjoy conversation.
2. Converse; confide; discuss matters; communicate thoughts; share ideas privately.

discover (-ed), v. [OFr descovr-ir; dis- + cover; see cover, v.] (webplay: hand, known.).

1. Detect; realize; uncover; (see Job 12:22).
2. Reveal; disclose; make known; divulge; (see 1 Samuel 14:8).
3. Espy; have the first sight; obtain first time knowledge; (see 2 Samuel 22:16).

discovery, n. [see discover, v.] (webplay: detecting, finding, first).

1. Find; strike; finding something hidden.
2. Espying; first sight; treasure

discreet, adj. [ME < L. 'separate', 'divide'.]

1. Prudent; sensible; cautious.
2. Reserved; restrained; polite; civil; circumspect.
3. Secret; private; undisclosed.

discreetly, adv. [see discreet, adj.]

Wisely; rightly; factually; effectually; accurately; correctly; [fig.] poetically; metaphorically; symbolically; (see Mark 12:34).

discretion, n. [OFr discrecion, distinction.]

Discernment; ability to perceive; sound judgment; appreciation for pleasant music; (see Psalms 112:5).

disdain, n. [ME dedeyn; see disdain, v.] (webplay: care, ignoble, man, soul).

Scorn; contempt; indignation; offense.

disdain (-ed, -ing), v. [ME < L. dēdignāre, reject as unworthy.] (webplay: dishonorable, man, look).

Deter; hinder; restrain; (see Job 30:1).

disdainful, verbal adj. [see disdain, v.]

Proud; overbearing; haughty.

disdaining, adj. [see disdain, v.] (webplay: dishonorable, man).