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Each, a.
- 1. One and the other (of two), both, either (archaic and poetical).
- 2. Every one (of several).
Eager, a.
- 1. Longing, yearning, greedy, anxious, impatient, keenly desirous.
- 2. Ardent, zealous, enthusiastic, vehement, impetuous, forward, earnest, animated, fervent, fervid, glowing,
hot, sanguine.
- 3. (Poetical.) Sharp, keen, biting, mordant, nipping, stinging.
Eagerness, n.
- 1. Longing, yearning, avidity, greediness, impatience, anxiety.
- 2. Ardor, zeal, vehemence, impetuosity, earnestness, enthusiasm, fervor, fervency, heartiness, devotion.
Eagle, n.
- 1. King of birds.
- 2. Ten dollars (U.S. gold coin).
Eagle-eyed, a.
- 1. Sharp-sighted, keen-eyed, keen-sighted, of piercing vision.
- 2. Discerning, perspicacious, penetrating, of piercing vision, of penetrating insight, quick-sighted, sharp-
sighted, lynx-eyed, hawk-eyed, keen-eyed, Argus-eyed.
Eagre, n. [Written also Eger and Eygre.] Bore, great tidal wave.
Ear, n.
- 1. Organ of hearing.
- 2. Musical perception, faculty of discriminating sounds, sense of hearing.