Lexicon: lengthy – let

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lengthy, adj. [see length, n.]

Long; not in a hurry; taking an excessive amount of time.

lens (-es), n. [L. lens.]

A transparent substance, usually glass, so formed that the rays of light passing through it are made to change their direction.

Leontodon, proper n. [Gk 'lion' + 'tooth'; see dandelion.]

Dandelion; plant of the genus Leontodon; flower growing in a valley; [fig.] baby; young one; child in a bed; flower personified; (see ED's letters).

leopard (-'s, -s), n. [OFr leopard.]

A carnivorous feline. A native of Africa & Southern Asia. Its fur is yellow with black spots, also known as panther.

less (-er), adj. [see less, adv.]

  1. Of not so great quantity, size, or degree.
  2. Of lower station, condition, or rank.

less, adv. [OE læs.]

Not so much; to a smaller or lesser degree.

less, n. [see less, adv.]

Something or someone that is inferior.

lesson (-s), n. [OFr lecon, to read.]

Educational matter to be prepared, studied, or endured by a student.

lest, conj. [OE phrase þý læs þe, whereby less.]

Introduces apprehended event; For fear that; that not.

let (-s, -'s, -ing), v. [OE lætan.]

  1. Permit; allow.
  2. Phrase. “Let go”: release; loosening one's hold of.
  3. Phrase. “Let us”: come; we shall.