Emily Dickinson Lexicon

mode, n. [L. modus, measure, size, limit of quantity, manner, method.]

Form; [fig.] degree.

moderate, adj. [L. moderor, to limit < modus, limit.]

Restrained in passion.

moderately, adv. [see moderate, adj.]

With a sense of restraint, control, or temperance.

modern, adj. [late L. modernus < modo, just now.]

Current; contemporary; from the present time period.

modest, adj. [Fr. < L.]

1. Decently covered in dress; not excessive; simple yet proper so as not to offend.
2. Humble; not extravagant was with worldly possessions; not highly ornamental or decorous; displaying an unpretentious style.
3. Small in size; not glamorous or extravagant.
4. Having to do with social status: humble; poor; disinclined to bring oneself into notice.

modestly, adv. [see modest, adj.]

Humbly; with reserve; quiet service.

modesty (modesties), n. [see modest, adj.]

1. Confined, not showy or attention minded due to an imprisonment.
2. Timid, not bold or showy, unobtrusive through inexperience allied with bashfulness and diffidence.
3. Having an attitude of self-importance although not showy or an attention getter.

modify, v. [Fr. < L. modus, limit, manner + facere, to make]

Change in quality or position; move in degrees of both character and place.

moiety, n. [ME.]

Portion of the Gospel; OED refers to St. Paul splitting the Church into two portions.

mold, n. [OE.]

1. Certain container or structure used to permanently shape material that conforms to the lines and curves within that container.
2. Preservation of heavy objects imprinted into soft materials.