Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Lexicon: freshet – frighten
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freshet (-s, -'s), n. [see fresh, adj.]
- Brook; current; rushing water; fast-moving stream.
- Fountain; spring; source of clean water.
- Flood; deluge; inundation; sudden downpour of rain.
fret (-ted), v. [OE, to eat.]
- Corrode; decay; wear away; [fig.] cry; whimper; weep; shed tears; be agitated.
- Rustle; stir; emit sound; move noisily; [fig.] whine; fuss.
fretting, verbal adj. [see fret, v.]
Tearful; upset; weeping; whimpering; agitated; irritated; troubled; restless; uncomfortable; [fig.] difficult; disturbing; troubling; confusing; upsetting.
friend (-s, -'s), n. [OE.] (webplay: company, enemy, favor, favorite, Judas).
- Acquaintance; fellow creature.
- Companion; comrade; associate; fellowman.
- Well-wisher; visitor; caller; neighbor; passerby; [fig.] intruder; person who interrupts.
- Beloved; darling; loved one; person held in regard.
- Compatriot; countryman; fellow citizen.
- Comforter; sympathizer; attendant; caretaker.
- Pal; buddy; chum; child; kinsman; [fig.] self.
- Considerate person; one of polite nature; gentle.
- Mentor; adviser; counselor.
- Familiar person; well-known entity; [fig.] consolation; comfort zone.
- Angel; guardian; defender; protector; [fig.] Deity; Spirit.
- Advocate; proponent; loyal ally.
- Supporter; peer; servant; mediator; exponent.
- Teacher; instructor.
- Trustee; colleague.
- Element; force of nature.
friendly, adj. [OE.]
- Kind; congenial; supportive; having qualities of a comrade.
- Positive; engaging; appealing; approachable; nonjudgmental; non-threatening; not hostile.
friendship, n. [OE.]
Affinity; affection; connection; close relationship; interpersonal association; denoting devotion and loyalty.
frigate (-s), n. [Fr.]
- Boat; sloop; brig; [fig.] tide; surf; wave; billow; breaker.
- Ship; vehicle for travel on the ocean; [fig.] sailor; crewman.
- Conveyance; water craft; small vessel; [fig.] transport; means of exploration; source of adventure.
fright, n. [OE.]
- Dread; apprehension.
- Fear; panic due to imminent danger; feeling caused by a sudden threat.
fright, v. [OE.]
Fear; panic; become afraid; experience a feeling of terror.
frighten (-ed), v. [see fright, n.]
- Startle; alarm; make fearful; cause to feel afraid.
- Scare; terrify; invoke fear.