Ruins, n. pl. Remains.
Rule, n.
- 1. Command, control, domination, dominion, lordship, mastership, mastery, government, empire, sway,
direction, authority.
- 2. Behavior, conduct.
- 3. Method, regularity, order.
- 4. Precept, law, canon, maxim, aphorism, formula, test, criterion, standard, touchstone.
- 5. Order, ruling, prescription, regulation, guide, precept.
- 6. Ruler.
Rule, v. a.
- 1. Govern, command, control, conduct, manage, bridle, restrain, direct, lead.
- 2. Guide, advise, persuade, prevail on.
- 3. Settle, establish.
- 4. (Law.) Determine, decide
Rule, v. n.
- 1. Command, govern, have command, have control, exercise supreme authority.
- 2. Prevail, decide.
- 3. Settle, decide, establish.
Ruler, n.
- 1. Governor, sovereign, monarch, king, lord, master.
- 2. Director, manager.