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arresting
(encz) | arresting,poutavý adj: Zdeněk Brož |
arresting
(encz) | arresting,záchytný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
arresting
(encz) | arresting,zatknutí n: Zdeněk Brož |
Arresting
(gcide) | Arrest \Ar*rest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Arrested; p. pr. & vb.
n. Arresting.] [OE. aresten, OF. arester, F. arr[^e]ter,
fr. LL. arrestare; L. ad + restare to remain, stop; re +
stare to stand. See Rest remainder.]
1. To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of; as,
to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses.
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Nor could her virtues the relentless hand
Of Death arrest. --Philips.
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2. (Law) To take, seize, or apprehend by authority of law;
as, to arrest one for debt, or for a crime.
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Note: After this word Shakespeare uses of ("I arrest thee of
high treason") or on; the modern usage is for.
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3. To seize on and fix; to hold; to catch; as, to arrest the
eyes or attention. --Buckminster.
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4. To rest or fasten; to fix; to concentrate. [Obs.]
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We may arrest our thoughts upon the divine mercies.
--Jer. Taylor.
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Syn: To obstruct; delay; detain; check; hinder; stop;
apprehend; seize; lay hold of.
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Arresting
(gcide) | Arresting \Ar*rest"ing\ ([a^]r*r[e^]st"[i^]ng), a.
Striking; attracting attention; impressive.
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This most solemn and arresting occurrence. --J. H.
Newman.
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arresting
(wn) | arresting
adj 1: commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people
turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never
to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance" [syn:
arresting, sensational, stunning] |
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Arresting
(gcide) | Arrest \Ar*rest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Arrested; p. pr. & vb.
n. Arresting.] [OE. aresten, OF. arester, F. arr[^e]ter,
fr. LL. arrestare; L. ad + restare to remain, stop; re +
stare to stand. See Rest remainder.]
1. To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of; as,
to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses.
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Nor could her virtues the relentless hand
Of Death arrest. --Philips.
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2. (Law) To take, seize, or apprehend by authority of law;
as, to arrest one for debt, or for a crime.
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Note: After this word Shakespeare uses of ("I arrest thee of
high treason") or on; the modern usage is for.
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3. To seize on and fix; to hold; to catch; as, to arrest the
eyes or attention. --Buckminster.
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4. To rest or fasten; to fix; to concentrate. [Obs.]
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We may arrest our thoughts upon the divine mercies.
--Jer. Taylor.
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Syn: To obstruct; delay; detain; check; hinder; stop;
apprehend; seize; lay hold of.
[1913 Webster]Arresting \Ar*rest"ing\ ([a^]r*r[e^]st"[i^]ng), a.
Striking; attracting attention; impressive.
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This most solemn and arresting occurrence. --J. H.
Newman.
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