"Surprise" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
In equity praetieo. Tbe
To strike with wonder, astonishment, or confusion, by
something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to confound; as, his
conduct surprised me.
To hold possession of; to hold.
To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to
bring (one) into some unexpected state; -- with into; as, to be
surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity.
Anything that causes such a state or emotion.
A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no
other contents.
The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of
seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.
The state of being surprised, or taken unawares, by some
act or event which could not reasonably be foreseen; emotion excited by
what is sudden and strange; a suddenly excited feeling of wonder or
astonishment.
To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take
unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack.
To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.]
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aba exclamation of pleasure and surprise. Aba! Nakadaug ku, My! I won!
Read the complete definitionaba! Definition: (intj.) an exclamation of surprise, wonder, or disgust; emphatic denial. Examples: Aba! Bakit ngayon mo lang sinabi? (Hey, …
Read the complete definitionabáo - An expression of joy, surprise, astonishment, admiration, sorrow, grief and pain. Oh! Ah! Alas! Hurrah! Abáo, katahúm siní …
Read the complete definitionCause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise; a prodigy.
Read the complete definitionTo wonder; to marvel; to be affected with surprise; -- sometimes with at.
Read the complete definitionTo regard with wonder or astonishment; to view with surprise; to marvel at.
Read the complete definitionBy a stronger reason. A term used in logic to denote an argument to the effect that because one ascertained …
Read the complete definitionagi {1} oh my! , expression of surprise. Agi, kadakù ánang isdáa! Oh my! How big that fish is! {1a} …
Read the complete definitionagúut a for s.t. soft or smooth to have a sandy, gritty texture because of improper cooking or some hard …
Read the complete definitionAn exclamation, expressive of surprise, pity, complaint, entreaty, contempt, threatening, delight, triumph, etc., according to the manner of utterance.
Read the complete definitionAn exclamation expressing, by different intonations, triumph, mixed with derision or irony, or simple surprise.
Read the complete definitionTo surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
Read the complete definitionSudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being …
Read the complete definitionTo confound, as by fear, wonder, extreme surprise; to overwhelm with wonder; to astound; to astonish greatly.
Read the complete definitionBewilderment, arising from fear, surprise, or wonder; amazement.
Read the complete definitionThe state of being amazed, or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder.
Read the complete definitionThe condition of being amazed; bewilderment [Obs.]; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration.
Read the complete definitionA lying in a wood, concealed, for the purpose of attacking an enemy by surprise. Hence: A lying in wait, …
Read the complete definitionTo station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
Read the complete definitionTo lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.
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