Emily Dickinson Lexicon

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

1. [Fig.] earth, representing the material existence.
2. An allurement that appears to be good but is actually dangerous.
3. [Fig.] someone who bribes another.

ten (-s), n. [OE, tien.]

1. The cardinal number comprised of nine plus one.
2. An indefinite, figurative number of a smaller amount.

tenant, n. [Fr. < L. 'to hold'.]

1. One who occupies a place.
2. [Fig.] a particular, internal part of the body that is not readily visible.
3. [Fig.] one who occupies a routine life, escapable through books.
4. [Fig.] the quality or character residing in an individual.

tenantless, adj. [see tenant, n.]

Barren; empty.

tend (-s), v. [contracted from Fr. attendre.]

1. To care for; maintain.
2. To nurture; give emotional care.

tendency, n. [L.]

Inclination; the likelihood that something will occur.

tender (-er, -est), adj. [Fr. 'tender, delicate.']

tenderly, adv. [see tender, adj.]

tenderness, n. [see tender, adj.]

tenement (-s), n. [OFr < L.'to hold'.]

1. Dwelling; place where one lives.
2. Far away, abstract place; heaven.