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spasmodic efforts

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  • spasmodic — adj. 1 of, caused by, or subject to, a spasm or spasms (a spasmodic jerk; spasmodic asthma). 2 occurring or done by fits and starts (spasmodic efforts). Derivatives: spasmodically adv. Etymology: mod.L spasmodicus f. Gk spasmodes (as SPASM) …   Useful english dictionary

  • spasmodic — spasmodically, adv. /spaz mod ik/, adj. 1. pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms. 2. resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform. 3. given to or characterized by bursts of… …   Universalium

  • spasmodic — spas•mod•ic [[t]spæzˈmɒd ɪk[/t]] also spas•mod′i•cal adj. 1) pat pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms 2) resembling a spasm; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform[/ex] 3) given to or characterized… …   From formal English to slang

  • spasmodic — /spæzˈmɒdɪk / (say spaz modik) adjective 1. relating to or of the nature of a spasm; characterised by spasms. 2. resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden and violent, but brief; intermittent: spasmodic efforts. 3. given to or characterised by bursts… …  

  • fitful — fitful, spasmodic, convulsive are comparable when they mean lacking steadiness or regularity in course, movement, or succession (as of acts or efforts). Fitful stresses variability and intermittency; it implies an irregular succession… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • Richard Bentley — (January 27, 1662 ndash; July 14, 1742) was an English theologian, classical scholar and critic. Early life Bentley was born at Oulton near Leeds, West Yorkshire. His grandfather had suffered for the Royalist cause following the English Civil War …   Wikipedia

  • Heraclius — /her euh kluy euhs, hi rak lee euhs/, n. A.D. 575? 641, Byzantine emperor 610 641. * * * ▪ Byzantine emperor born c. 575, , Cappadocia died Feb. 11, 641, Constantinople  Eastern Roman emperor (610–641) who reorganized and strengthened the… …   Universalium

  • Rebellion of 1837 in Upper Canada —    Almost the exact counterpart of the revolt in the lower province. The leaders here were William Lyon Mackenzie, Samuel Lount, Van Egmond, and Rolph. The plan was to march upon Toronto, seize the city, and proclaim a republic. This was early in …   The makers of Canada

  • United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …   Universalium

  • Somalia — Somalian, adj., n. /soh mah lee euh, mahl yeuh/, n. an independent republic on the E coast of Africa, formed from the former British Somaliland and the former Italian Somaliland. 9,940,232; 246,198 sq. mi. (637,653 sq. km). Cap.: Mogadishu.… …   Universalium

  • Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace       The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… …   Universalium

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