Emily Dickinson Lexicon

footing, n. [see foot, n.]

Ground for the foot; that which sustains; firm foundation on which to stand.

footless, adj. [see foot, n.]

Having no feet.

footman (footmen), n. [see foot, n.]

Manservant in livery employed chiefly to attend the carriage and serve in the house.

fop, n. [Fr. fat.]

Dog; [fig.] 13801420 To those who've nothing more – / The Fop – the Carp – the Atheist

for, conj. [OE; introduces a dependent or independent clause.]

1. Lest; fearing that.
2. Because; since.

for, prep. [OE; head for a prepositional phrase.]

1. To help; to enhance; in order to benefit.
2. To; about; towards.
3. Towards; in the direction of; (see look, v., “look for” = seek).
4. During; throughout; in the time period of.
5. In memory of.
6. Directed to.
7. Appropriate to; merited by.
8. With; that.
9. To perform; in order to do.
10. To have; to obtain.
11. To please; in order to delight.
12. The role of; the authority of; the stewardship of.
13. To receive; to accept; to experience; to deal with.
14. On behalf of; as a proxy of.
15. Because of; in spite of.
16. Regarding; concerning; related to; with regard to; in the aspect of.
17. As; corresponding to; in place of; in the stead

forbid (-s), v. [OE.]

1. Prohibit; interdict; command to forbear.
2. Oppose; hinder; obstruct.

forbidden, adj. [see forbid, v.]

Prohibited.

force (-s), n. [Fr.]

1. Strength; active power; vigor; might; energy.
2. Momentum.
3. That which causes an operation or moral effect.
4. Moral power to convince the mind.
5. Resources in war; armament; troops.
6. Destiny; necessity; compulsion.
7. Inner power.

force (-ed, -s, forcing), v. [see force, n.]

1. Compel; coerce.
2. Overpower by strength.
3. Impel; press; drive; draw; push.