make motionless (verb)

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• transfix — verb 1》 make motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment. 2》 pierce with a sharp implement or weapon. Derivatives transfixion noun Origin C16: from L. transfix , transfigere pierce through …   English new terms dictionary

• transfix — /trænsˈfɪks / (say trans fiks) verb (t) 1. to pierce through, as with a pointed weapon, or as the weapon does. 2. to fix fast with or on something sharp; thrust through. 3. to make motionless with amazement, terror, etc.: *Cuffy stood transfixed …  

• transfix — ► VERB 1) make motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment. 2) pierce with a sharp implement. ORIGIN Latin transfigere pierce through …   English terms dictionary

• trans|fix — «trans FIHKS», transitive verb. 1. to pierce through: »The hunter transfixed the lion with a spear. An arrow…transfixed him (Scott). 2. to fasten or fix by piercing through with something pointed; impale. 3. Figurative. to make motionless or… …   Useful english dictionary

• stridulate — verb /stɹɪdjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ To make a high pitched chirping, grating, hissing, or squeaking sound, as male crickets and grasshoppers do, by rubbing certain body parts together. A window was open, and the crickets were stridulating at an ominous speed …   Wiktionary

• Aristotle — /ar euh stot l/, n. 384 322 B.C., Greek philosopher: pupil of Plato; tutor of Alexander the Great. * * * born 384, Stagira died 322 BC, Chalcis Greek philosopher and scientist whose thought determined the course of Western intellectual history… …   Universalium

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• quiet — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. peaceful, tranquil, serene; hushed, silent; modest, restrained, subdued; gentle, calm; unostentatious. See repose. n. quietude, peacefulness, calm; silence, hush. See moderation, inexcitability. Ant …   English dictionary for students

• stand — stand1 [ stænd ] (past tense and past participle stood [ stud ] ) verb *** ▸ 2 move to upright position ▸ 3 put foot on/in something ▸ 4 be in particular position ▸ 5 remain without moving ▸ 6 be in situation/state ▸ 7 be particular height ▸ 8… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• calm — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. placid, serene, unruffled, cool, composed, undisturbed; phlegmatic, sedate; tranquil, still, motionless, halcyon; peaceful, pacific. v. t. still, pacify. See repose, pacification, dissuasion,… …   English dictionary for students