Emily Dickinson Lexicon

listener, n. [see listen, v.]

One who listens or hearkens to.

listless, adj. [see listen, v.]

Heedless; careless; indifferent to what is passing.

litanies, n. [L. litanīa.]

Solemn form of prayer of a penitent mood, consisting of a series of supplications or such.

literature, n. [L. litterātūra.]

Acquaintance with books and learning; realm of literary productions; body of particular writings.

lithe (-st), adj. [Gmc. *len-.]

Easily bent; pliant; flexible.

litigant (-s), n. [Fr. < L. lītigāre.]

One who is involved in a dispute or a lawsuit.

litter (-ed), v. [OF < L. lect-us, bed.]

Scatter scraps, shreds, or crumbs; cover with objects in a disorderly manner.

little, adj. [OE lytel.]

1. Small in size; opposed to great or large.
2. Short in period of time.
3. Small in quantity; opposed to much.
4. Of small power or importance; slight; trivial.
5. Young (children or animals).
6. Used to convey an implication of endearment.

little, adv. [see little, adj.]

1. In a small quantity or degree; slightly; sometimes with a.
2. When little is placed before the special verb know, it becomes and emphatic negative, as in he little knows = 'he is far from knowing.'

little, n. [see little, adj.]

1. Only a small quantity or amount; not much; often preceded by but.
2. A small, slight thing; a thing of small importance; a trifle.
3. Chiefly with the; those who are little, people of small importance.
4. A short distance away.