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English Word Espy Definition To catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed, or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to discern unexpectedly; to spy; as, to espy land; to espy a man in a crowd.
English Word Espy Definition To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
English Word Espy Definition To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
English Word Espy Definition A spy; a scout.
English Word Espying Definition of Espy
English Word Esquimau Definition Same as Eskimo.
English Word Esquimaux Definition of Esquimau
English Word Esquire Definition Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire.
English Word Esquire Definition To wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend.
English Word Esquired Definition of Esquire
English Word Esquiring Definition of Esquire
English Word Esquisse Definition The first sketch of a picture or model of a statue.
English Word Essay Definition An effort made, or exertion of body or mind, for the performance of anything; a trial; attempt; as, to make an essay to benefit a friend.
English Word Essay Definition A composition treating of any particular subject; -- usually shorter and less methodical than a formal, finished treatise; as, an essay on the life and writings of Homer; an essay on fossils, or on commerce.
English Word Essay Definition An assay. See Assay, n.
English Word Essay Definition To exert one's power or faculties upon; to make an effort to perform; to attempt; to endeavor; to make experiment or trial of; to try.
English Word Essay Definition To test the value and purity of (metals); to assay. See Assay.
English Word Essayed Definition of Essay
English Word Essayer Definition One who essays.
English Word Essaying Definition of Essay