Emily Dickinson Lexicon

fruitless (-er), adj. [ME.]

Worthless; futile; of no good effect.

fugitive, n. [Fr. < L. fugere, to flee.]

One who escapes from, or runs from danger or justice.

fulfill (-ed, -ing), v. [OE.]

Accomplish; perform; complete.

full (-er, -est), adj. [OE.]

1. Being in a state of weariness.
2. Occupied; not vacant.
3. Abounding in wealth.
4. Complete; entire; not defective; impartial.
5. Highest state; topmost degree.
6. Complete measure; utmost extent.
7. Replete; having within its limits all that it can contain.
8. Directly; straight on.
9. Spread to view in all directions.
10. Mature; perfect.
11. Well-fed; satiated.

full, adv. [see full, adj.]

In music, when all the voices and instruments are employed.

full, n. [see full, adj.]

fully, adv. [see full, adj.]

fumble (-s, -d), v. [poss. OE folm.]

1. Manage awkwardly; do something clumsily.
2. Hesitate in speaking; speak haltingly; speak without confidence.

fun, adj. [unknown.]

Amusement; diversion; mirth.

function, n. [OFr.]

1. Purpose for which something is designed; reason for existence.
2. Office; calling; role; obligation.