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71Manrent — refers to a Scottish mid 15th century to the early 17th century type of contract, usually military in nature and involving Scottish clans. The bond of manrent was commonly an instrument in which a weaker man or clan pledged to serve, in return… …
72establish — establishable, adj. establisher, n. /i stab lish/, v.t. 1. to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis: to establish a university; to establish a medical practice. 2. to install or settle in a position, place,… …
73settle — 1. noun /ˈsɛtəl/ a) A seat of any kind. And from the bottom upon the ground, even to the lower settle, shall be two cubits, and the breadth one cubit. Ezek. xliii. b) A long bench, often with a high back and arms, with storage space underneath… …
74sound — I. a. 1. Whole, entire, unbroken, uninjured, unhurt, unmutilated, unimpaired. 2. Healthy, hearty, hale, hardy, vigorous. 3. Perfect, undecayed, good. 4. Honest, honorable, blameless, virtuous, loyal. 5. Firm, strong, stable. 6. Sane, well… …
75sure — 1. adjective 1) I am sure that they didn t know Syn: certain, positive, convinced, confident, definite, assured, satisfied, persuaded; unhesitating, unwavering, unshakable Ant: uncertain, doubtful 2) …
76stabilize — sta•bi•lize [[t]ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz[/t]] v. lized, liz•ing 1) to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast 2) to maintain at a given or unfluctuating level or quantity: to stabilize rents[/ex] 3) to become stabilized • Etymology: 1860–65; cf. F… …
77steady — [sted′ē] adj. steadier, steadiest [ STEAD + Y2] 1. that does not shake, tremble, totter, etc.; firm; fixed; stable 2. constant, regular, uniform, or continuous; not changing, wavering, or faltering [a steady gaze, a steady diet, a steady rhythm]… …
78unsteady — [unsted′ē] adj. not steady; specif., a) not firm or stable; shaky b) changeable; inconstant; wavering c) erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior vt. unsteadied, unsteadying to make unsteady unsteadily adv. unsteadiness n …
79Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
80Business and Industry Review — ▪ 1999 Introduction Overview Annual Average Rates of Growth of Manufacturing Output, 1980 97, Table Pattern of Output, 1994 97, Table Index Numbers of Production, Employment, and Productivity in Manufacturing Industries, Table (For Annual… …
