Emily Dickinson Lexicon

imperfectly, adv. [see imperfect, adj.] (webplay: wanting).

In an imperfect manner or degree; not fully; not entirely; not without fault or failure; not in the best manner.

imperial, adj. [OFr imperial < L. imperialis.] (webplay: royal, sovereignty).

1. Having a commanding quality, demeanor, or aspect; majestic, august, lofty, exalted.
2. Befitting an emperor or supreme ruler; of special excellence; magnificent; exceedingly fine or grand.
3. Of or pertaining to a sovereign state, which in its independence and importance ranks with an empire.
4. Of the nature or rank of an emperor or supreme ruler; ruling, commanding, supreme in authority.

impertinence, n. [Fr. impertinence.]

Rudeness; improper intrusion; interference by word or conduct which is not consistent with the age or station of the person.

impertinently, adv. [see impertinence, n.] (webplay: learnt).

Officiously; intrusively; rudely.

impervious, adj. [L.]

Impermeable; impenetrable; impassable; not affording passage.

impetuous, adj. [F. impétueux < L.]

Rushing with great force and violence; moving rapidly; furious; forcible; fierce; raging.

impetus, n. [L. impetus, assault, force, vehemence.]

In reference to immaterial things, as feelings, actions, etc.: Moving force, impulse, stimulus.

implement (-s), n. [L. implēmentum, that which fills.]

1. The apparatus, or set of utensils, instruments, etc. employed in any trade or in executing any piece of work; chiefly in agriculture.
2. Things that serve as equipment or outfit, as household furniture or utensils, ecclesiastical vessels or vestments, wearing apparel or ornaments, etc.

implore (-ed, imploring), v. [Fr. < L. implōrāre weep, lament.] (webplay: call).

Beg urgently; supplicate earnestly.

imply (implies), v. [OFr emplier < L. implicāre, enfold, involve.]

Denote; indicate; suggest.