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A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence,
application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for
the purpose of acquiring knowledge. |
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Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention;
meditation; contemplation. |
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Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any
object of attentive consideration. |
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A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary
work. |
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A representation or rendering of any object or scene
intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the
information, instruction, or assistance of the maker; as, a study of
heads or of hands for a figure picture. |
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A piece for special practice. See Etude. |
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To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon
anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. |
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To apply the mind to books or learning. |
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To endeavor diligently; to be zealous. |
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To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose
of learning and understanding; as, to study law or theology; to study
languages. |
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To consider attentively; to examine closely; as, to study
the work of nature. |
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To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as
in committing to memory; as, to study a speech. |
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To make an object of study; to aim at sedulously; to
devote one's thoughts to; as, to study the welfare of others; to study
variety in composition. |