a set of

sequences and series and integration and differentiation n a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders

prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961) n United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922) n a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer

small area set off by walls for special use n

n an appliance that corrects dental irregularities n a support that steadies or strengthens something else n two items of the same kind n a set of two similar things considered as a unit n either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material n a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it n elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) n an appliance that corrects dental irregularities n a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring n a structural member used to stiffen a framework v prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult v support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace v support by bracing v cause to be alert and energetic

reduce in rank v reduce to bankruptcy v change directions suddenly v emerge from the surface of a body of water v break down, literally or metaphorically v do a break dance v exchange for smaller units of money v destroy the completeness of a set of related items v make the opening shot that scatters the balls v separate from a clinch, in boxing v go to pieces v break a piece from a whole v become punctured or penetrated v pierce or penetrate v be released or become known