kindliness
101angel — /ayn jeuhl/, n. 1. one of a class of spiritual beings; a celestial attendant of God. In medieval angelology, angels constituted the lowest of the nine celestial orders (seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or dominions, virtues, powers,… …
102Augustus — /aw gus teuhs, euh gus /, n. 1. Also called Octavian (before 27 B.C.) (Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, Augustus Caesar), 63 B.C. A.D. 14, first Roman emperor 27 B.C. A.D. 14: reformer, patron of arts and literature; heir and successor to Julius… …
103candor — /kan deuhr/, n. 1. the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness: The candor of the speech impressed the audience. 2. freedom from bias; fairness; impartiality: to consider an issue with candor. 3. Obs …
104charity — charityless, adj. /char i tee/, n., pl. charities. 1. generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless: to devote one s life to charity. 2. something given to a person or persons in need; alms: She asked for work, not charity. 3. a …
105consideration — /keuhn sid euh ray sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration. 2. something that is or is to be kept in mind in making a decision, evaluating facts, etc.: Age was… …
106grace — gracelike, adj. /grays/, n., v., graced, gracing. n. 1. elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action. 2. a pleasing or attractive quality or endowment. 3. favor or good will. 4. a manifestation of favor, esp. by a superior: It was only… …
107habitude — habitudinal, adj. /hab i toohd , tyoohd /, n. 1. customary condition or character: a healthy mental habitude. 2. a habit or custom: traditional habitudes of kindliness and courtesy. 3. Obs. familiar relationship. [1375 1425; late ME < MF < L… …
108neighbor — neighborless, adj. /nay beuhr/, n. 1. a person who lives near another. 2. a person or thing that is near another. 3. one s fellow human being: to be generous toward one s less fortunate neighbors. 4. a person who shows kindliness or helpfulness… …
109noblesse oblige — /noh bles oh bleezh /; Fr. /naw bles aw bleezh / the moral obligation of those of high birth, powerful social position, etc., to act with honor, kindliness, generosity, etc. [1830 40; < F: lit., nobility obliges] * * * …
110sailing — /say ling/, n. 1. the activity of a person or thing that sails. 2. the departure of a ship from port: The cruise line offers sailings every other day. 3. Navig. any of various methods for determining courses and distances by means of charts or… …
