Crossword-Solution: TEMPER
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Temper | v. t. | To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage; to soothe; to calm. |
| Temper | v. t. | To fit together; to adjust; to accomodate. |
| Temper | v. t. | To bring to a proper degree of hardness; as, to temper iron or steel. |
| Temper | v. t. | To govern; to manage. |
| Temper | v. t. | To moisten to a proper consistency and stir thoroughly, as clay for making brick, loam for molding, etc. |
| Temper | v. t. | To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use. |
| Temper | n. | The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities; just combination; as, the temper of mortar. |
| Temper | n. | Constitution of body; temperament; in old writers, the mixture or relative proportion of the four humors, blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy. |
| Temper | n. | Disposition of mind; the constitution of the mind, particularly with regard to the passions and affections; as, a calm temper; a hasty temper; a fretful temper. |
| Temper | n. | Calmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure; as, to keep one's temper. |
| Temper | n. | Heat of mind or passion; irritation; proneness to anger; -- in a reproachful sense. |
| Temper | n. | The state of a metal or other substance, especially as to its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling; as, the temper of iron or steel. |
| Temper | n. | Middle state or course; mean; medium. |
| Temper | n. | Milk of lime, or other substance, employed in the process formerly used to clarify sugar. |
| Temper | v. i. | To accord; to agree; to act and think in conformity. |
| Temper | v. i. | To have or get a proper or desired state or quality; to grow soft and pliable. |
Anagrams
| Word | Anagrams | |
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| TEMPER | anagram | REPMET |
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One who, or that which, eats.
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Sentences with TEMPER (5)
Now, if they would make the effort in good temper, could they not with nearly equal unanimity frame and pass a law by means of which to keep good that unanimous oath? There is some difference of opinion whether this clause should be enforced by national or by State authority; but surely that difference is not a very material one.
Liza was in a bad temper, for she was mixing the Christmas puddings in the kitchen, and had been drawn from them, with a raisin still on her cheek, by Nana’s absurd suspicions.
Our purer essence then will overcome Thir noxious vapour, or enur’d not feel, Or chang’d at length, and to the place conformd In temper and in nature, will receive Familiar the fierce heat, and void of pain; This horror will grow milde, this darkness light, Besides what hope the never-ending flight Of future days may bring, what chance, what change Worth waiting, since our present lot appeers For happy though but ill, for ill not worst, If we procure not to our selves more woe.
After a time, perceiving the meekness and gentleness of the beast’s temper, he summoned courage enough to approach him.
When he heard his daughter’s announcement, he first prudently corked his beer bottle and then leaped to his feet and had a turn of temper.
Quotes with TEMPER (3)
For, after all, every one who wishes to gain true knowledge must climb the Hill Difficulty alone, and since there is no royal road to the summit, I must zigzag it in my own way. I slip back many times, I fall, I stand still, I run against the edge of hidden obstacles, I lose my temper and find it again and keep it better, I trudge on, I gain a little, I feel encouraged, I get more eager and climb higher and begin to see the widening horizon. Every struggle is a victory. One m…
I haven't had a lot of good, soft things in my life," he said against my forehead. "Not since my family sent me away. Apart from being your sire and feeling that pull to you, it's that goodness, that softness and warmth, along with the resolve and strength in you, that I love. Being turned hasn't taken that from you. If someone were going to design the perfect mate for me, it would be you. Even when you infuriate me with your pigheaded stubbornness and your temper and incredi…
I want you cool and regal, earthy and impertinent, spoiling for a fight and abashed at your own temper. I want you flushed with exertion and rosy with sleep. I want you teasing and provocative, somber and thoughtful. I want every emotion, every mood, every year in a lifetime to come. I want you beside me, to encourage and argue with me, to help me and let me help you. I want to be your champion and lover, your mentor and student.
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Appears in: Crossroads, CrosSynergy, LAT, Newsday, NY Sun, NYT, Universal, USA TODAY, WP, WSJ.
Used 42 times in crossword archives (1946–2023).