Mark: English to English |
Mark (n.) A character (usually a cross) made as a substitute for a signature by one who can not write. |
Mark (n.) A character or device put on an article of merchandise by the maker to show by whom it was made; a trade-mark. |
Mark (n.) A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential. |
Mark (n.) A fixed object serving for guidance, as of a ship, a traveler, a surveyor, etc.; as, a seamark, a landmark. |
Mark (n.) A license of reprisals. See Marque. |
Mark (n.) A number or other character used in registring; as, examination marks; a mark for tardiness. |
Mark (n.) A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark. |
Mark (n.) A visible sign or impression made or left upon anything; esp., a line, point, stamp, figure, or the like, drawn or impressed, so as to attract the attention and convey some information or intimation; a token; a trace. |
Mark (n.) An evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character. |
Mark (n.) An old weight and coin. See Marc. |
Mark (n.) Attention, regard, or respect. |
Mark (n.) Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station. |
Mark (n.) Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants. |
Mark (n.) Limit or standard of action or fact; as, to be within the mark; to come up to the mark. |
Mark (n.) One of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called "deeps." |
Mark (n.) Preeminence; high position; as, particians of mark; a fellow of no mark. |
Mark (n.) That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach. |
Mark (n.) The unit of monetary account of the German Empire, equal to 23.8 cents of United States money; the equivalent of one hundred pfennigs. Also, a silver coin of this value. |
Mark (v. i.) To take particular notice; to observe critically; to note; to remark. |
Mark (v. t.) To be a mark upon; to designate; to indicate; -- used literally and figuratively; as, this monument marks the spot where Wolfe died; his courage and energy marked him for a leader. |
Mark (v. t.) To keep account of; to enumerate and register; as, to mark the points in a game of billiards or cards. |
Mark (v. t.) To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor. |
Mark (v. t.) To notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard. |
Mark (v. t.) To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; as, to mark a box or bale of merchandise; to mark clothing. |