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1. bad, adj., n.2, and adv. View full entry 1203
...Of poor quality or little worth....
2. big, adj. and adv. View full entry c1300
...Of a person or animal: strong, sturdy, mighty; stout-hearted, courageous. Cf. rich1. Obs....
3. chemically, adv. View full entry 1616
...By a chemical or (in early use) alchemical process; using chemical methods, by means of chemicals; as regards chemistry. ...
4. dry, adj. and adv. View full entry c888
...Destitute of or free from moisture; not wet or moist; arid; of the eyes, free from tears....
5. large, adj., adv., and n. View full entry c1175
...Liberal in giving; generous; bountiful, munificent; open-handed. Also, liberal in expenditure, prodigal, lavish. (Cf. fool-large) Const. of, in. Obs....
6. narcotically, adv. View full entry 1654
...Such as to induce drowsiness or sleep; in a soporific manner, soothingly; with or by narcotics....
7. on, adv., adj., and n.1 View full entry eOE
...Into the position of being supported by the upper surface of something. Cf. sense A. 9b....
8. pure, adj., adv., and n. View full entry c1300
...Not mixed or adulterated; clean, clear, refined; spec.not mixed with any other substance or material; free from admixture or adulteration; unmixed, unalloyed (often qualifying names of colours; see also sense...
9. rush, n.2, adv., and adj. View full entry c1380
...With reference to a person or animal: a sudden run or other quick movement towards something; a charge, an onslaught. Also as a mass noun....
10. special, adj., adv., and n. View full entry ?c1225
...Of such a kind as to exceed or excel in some way that which is usual or common; exceptional in character, quality, or degree:...
11. straight, adj., n., and adv. View full entry 13..
...As ppl. adj.: Extended at full length. Obs....
