keenness
91Thrasaetus harpyia — Eagle Ea gle, n. [OE. egle, F. aigle, fr. L. aquila; prob. named from its color, fr. aquilus dark colored, brown; cf. Lith. aklas blind. Cf. {Aquiline}.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any large, rapacious bird of the Falcon family, esp. of the genera {Aquila}… …
92To be on edge — Edge Edge ([e^]j), n. [OE. eg, egge, AS. ecg; akin to OHG. ekka, G. ecke, Icel. & Sw. egg, Dan. eg, and to L. acies, Gr. akh point, Skr. a[,c]ri edge. [root]1. Cf. {Egg}, v. t., {Eager}, {Ear} spike of corn, {Acute}.] 1. The thin cutting side of… …
93To set the teeth on edge — Edge Edge ([e^]j), n. [OE. eg, egge, AS. ecg; akin to OHG. ekka, G. ecke, Icel. & Sw. egg, Dan. eg, and to L. acies, Gr. akh point, Skr. a[,c]ri edge. [root]1. Cf. {Egg}, v. t., {Eager}, {Ear} spike of corn, {Acute}.] 1. The thin cutting side of… …
94Wit — Wit, n. [AS. witt, wit; akin to OFries. wit, G. witz, OHG. wizz[=i], Icel. vit, Dan. vid, Sw. vett. [root]133. See {Wit}, v.] [1913 Webster] 1. Mind; intellect; understanding; sense. [1913 Webster] Who knew the wit of the Lord? or who was his… …
95acuity — noun (plural ities) Etymology: Middle English acuite acridity, from Middle French acuité, from Medieval Latin acuitat , acuitas, from Latin acuere Date: 1543 keenness of perception ; sharpness …
96acumen — noun Etymology: Latin acumin , acumen, literally, point, from acuere Date: circa 1579 keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters Synonyms: see discernment …
97rub up — transitive verb Date: 1572 1. to revive or refresh knowledge of ; recall 2. to improve the keenness of (a mental faculty) …
98brilliant — I. adjective Etymology: French brillant, present participle of briller to shine, from Italian brillare Date: 1696 1. very bright ; glittering < a brilliant light > 2. a. striking, distinctive < a …
99dull — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English dul; akin to Old English dol foolish, Old Irish dall blind Date: 13th century 1. mentally slow ; stupid 2. a. slow in perception or sensibility ; insensible < somewhat dull of h …
100eagle — I. noun Etymology: Middle English egle, from Anglo French egle, aigle, from Latin aquila Date: 13th century 1. any of various large diurnal birds of prey (family Accipitridae) noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of… …
