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alliance alliances Noun1. the state of being allied or confederated(synonym) confederation(hypernym) coalition, fusion2. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"(synonym) bond(hypernym) connection, connexion, connectedness(hyponym) silver cord3. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty(synonym) coalition, alignment, alinement(hypernym) organization, organisation(hyponym) combination(member-meronym) ally4. a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim(hypernym) treaty, pact, accord5. the act of forming an alliance or confederation(synonym) confederation(hypernym) group action(derivation) ally

guardian guardians Noun1. a person who cares for persons or property(synonym) defender, protector, shielder(hypernym) preserver(hyponym) chaperon, chaperoneAdjective1. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"(synonym) custodial, tutelary, tutelar(similar) protective

chain chains chained chaining Noun1. a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command"; "a complicated concatenation of circumstances"(synonym) concatenation(hypernym) series(hyponym) catena(derivation) catenate, catenulate2. (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)(synonym) chemical chain(hypernym) unit, building block(hyponym) closed chain, ring(part-holonym) molecule(derivation) catenate, catenulate(classification) chemistry, chemical science3. a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament(hypernym) ligament(hyponym) anchor chain(part-holonym) chain printer4. a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership(hypernym) business, concern, business concern, business organization, business organisation(hyponym) apparel chain(member-meronym) chain store(classification) dramaturgy, dramatic art, dramatics, theater, theatre5. anything that acts as a restraint(hypernym) restraint, constraint6. a unit of length(hypernym) linear unit(hyponym) Gunter's chain(part-meronym) foot, ft7. a series of hills or mountains; "the valley was between two ranges of hills"; "the plains lay just beyond the mountain range"(synonym) range, mountain range, range of mountains, mountain chain, chain of mountains(hypernym) geological formation, formation(hyponym) Adirondacks, Adirondack Mountains(part-meronym) massif8. metal shackles; for hands or legs(synonym) iron, irons, chains(hypernym) shackle, bond, hamper, trammel, trammels9. a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls";(synonym) string, strand(hypernym) necklaceVerb1. connect or arrange into a chain by linking(hypernym) arrange, set up(hyponym) concatenate2. fasten or secure with chains; "Chain the chairs together"(antonym) unchain(hypernym) fasten, fix, secureWe agree to comply with the copyright notice and

[古]炼金术士a moral philosopher philosopher's stone (空想中的)点金石philosopher philosophers Noun1. a specialist in philosophy(hypernym) scholar, scholarly person, student(hyponym) nativist(classification) philosophy2. a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

scratch scratches scratched scratching Noun1. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off(synonym) abrasion, scrape, excoriation(hypernym) wound, lesion(hyponym) graze(derivation) rub, itch2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface(synonym) incision, prick, slit, dent(hypernym) depression, impression, imprint(hyponym) score, scotch(derivation) scrape, scratch up3. informal terms for money(synonym) boodle, bread, cabbage, clams, dinero, dough, gelt, kale, lettuce, lolly, lucre, loot, moolah, pelf, shekels, simoleons, sugar, wampum(hypernym) money4. dry mash for poultry(synonym) chicken feed(hypernym) mash5. a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"(synonym) scrape, scraping, scratching(hypernym) noise6. poor handwriting(synonym) scribble, scrawl, cacography(hypernym) handwriting, hand, script(hyponym) chicken scratch7. an indication of damage(synonym) scrape, scar, mark(hypernym) blemish, defect, mar(derivation) scrape, scratch upVerb1. cause friction; "my sweater scratches"(synonym) rub, fray, fret, chafe(hypernym) touch, adjoin, meet, contact(derivation) abrasion, scrape, excoriation2. cut the surface of; wear away the surface of(synonym) scrape, scratch up(hypernym) incise(hyponym) claw(see-also) scratch out, cut out(derivation) scrape, scar, mark3. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"(synonym) rub, itch(hypernym) irritate(derivation) abrasion, scrape, excoriation

dilemma dilemmas Noun1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options(synonym) quandary(hypernym) perplexity(hyponym) double bind

flee fled fleeing flees Verb1. run away quickly; "He threw down his gun and fled"(synonym) fly, take flight(hypernym) run, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it, bunk, head for the hills, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away(hyponym) break(derivation) escape, flight

mediocrity mediocrities Noun1. ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding(synonym) averageness(hypernym) ordinariness2. a person of second-rate ability or value; "a team of aging second-raters"; "shone among the mediocrities who surrounded him"(synonym) second-rater(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

naval Adjective1. connected with or belonging to or used in a navy; "naval history"; "naval commander"; "naval vessels"(pertainym) navy, naval forces

hegemony hegemonies Noun1. the domination of one state over its allies(hypernym) political system, form of government

helm helms Noun1. steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered(hypernym) steering system, steering mechanism(hyponym) wheel(part-holonym) motorboat, powerboat2. a position of leadership; "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"(hypernym) leadership, leading

ambush ambushes ambushed ambushing Noun1. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise(synonym) ambuscade, lying in wait, trap(hypernym) surprise attack, coup de main(hyponym) dry-gulching(derivation) still-huntVerb1. wait in hiding to attack(synonym) scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in wait(hypernym) wait(derivation) ambuscade, lying in wait, trap2. hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing(synonym) still-hunt(hypernym) hunt, run, hunt down, track down(derivation) ambuscade, lying in wait, trap

prosperous Adjective 1. in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; "they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards"; "easy living"; "a prosperous family"; "his family is well-situated financially"; "well-to-do members of the community" (synonym) comfortable, easy, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do (similar) rich 2. very lively and profitable; "flourishing businesses"; "a palmy time for stockbrokers"; "a prosperous new business"; "doing a roaring trade"; "a thriving tourist center"; "did a thriving business in orchids" (synonym) booming, flourishing, palmy, prospering, roaring, thriving (similar) successful 3. marked by peace and prosperity; "a golden era"; "the halcyon days of the clipper trade" (synonym) golden, halcyon (similar) happy 4. tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision" (synonym) auspicious, encouraging, favorable, favourable, lucky (similar) propitious