Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Lexicon: distinct – ditch
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distinct (-er), adj. [L. distinct-us, divide, distinguish.] (webplay: known, name, object, place, sign).
- Different; unique; separate.
- Clear; not confused; understandable.
distinction, n. [Fr. < L. distinguere, distinguish.]
- Difference; discrepancy; separation; (see 1 Corinthians 14:7).
- Discernment; judgment; prominence; eminence.
distinctly, adv. [OFr destincter, distinguish.] (webplay: spirit).
- Individually unique; separately.
- Understandable; comprehensible; distinct or clear manner; (see Nehemiah 8:8)
distinctness, n. [see distinctly, adv.] (webplay: division).
Clarity; perceptibility; difference.
distinguish, v. [Fr. distinguer.]
Ascertain; differentiate; understand.
distinguished, verbal adj. [see distinguish, v.]
Distinction; different; unique; honored; celebrated.
distract (-s), v. [L. distrahĕre.] (webplay: eye, separate).
Divert; draws attention away from; throws into confusion; disorder; render insane.
distrustful, adj. [dis- + trust + ful; see trust, n.]
Doubting; reluctant; lacking faith; modest; diffident.
disturb (-ed), v. [ME destorben < L. disturbāre, throw into disorder.]
Provoke; agitate; upset the balance; made uneasy.
ditch (-es), n. [OE díc; see dike, n.]
Trench; receptacle; dike; dug out; place for refuge in warfare; place for refuse; (see Psalms 7:15).