line line /ˈlaɪn/

noun

1. () A formation of people or things one beside another  ( line )
   a formation of people or things one beside another
    The line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
   the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
    They were arrayed in line of battle
   they were arrayed in line of battle
    The cast stood in line for the curtain call
   the cast stood in line for the curtain call
   
2. () A mark that is long relative to its width  ( line )
   a mark that is long relative to its width
    He drew a line on the chart
   He drew a line on the chart
   
3. () A formation of people or things one behind another  ( line )
   a formation of people or things one behind another
    The line stretched clear around the corner
   the line stretched clear around the corner
    You must wait in a long line at the checkout counter
   you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter
   
4. () A length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point  ( line )
   a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
     The artist carefully drew a straight line on the canvas, creating a sense of balance.
   The artist carefully drew a straight line on the canvas, creating a sense of balance.
   
5. () Text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen  ( line )
   text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen
    The letter consisted of three short lines
   the letter consisted of three short lines
    There are six lines in every stanza
   there are six lines in every stanza
   
6. () A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning  ( argument , argumentation , line of reasoning , line , logical argument )
   a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
    I can't follow your line of reasoning
   I can't follow your line of reasoning
   
7. () (military) a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)  ( line )
   (military) a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
    They attacked the enemy's line
   they attacked the enemy's line
   
8. () A single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum  ( line )
   a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
   
9. () A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power  ( transmission line , cable , line )
   a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
    The electrician used a cable to connect the new ceiling fan to the power supply.
   The electrician used a cable to connect the new ceiling fan to the power supply.
   
   
10. () A connected series of events, actions or developments  ( line , course )
    a connected series of events, actions or developments
     The government took a firm course
    the government took a firm course
     Historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available
    historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available
    
11. () A spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent  ( line )
    a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
    
12. () A slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface  ( crease , crinkle , furrow , line , seam , wrinkle )
    a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
     His face has many lines
    his face has many lines
     Ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
    ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
    
    
13. () The road consisting of railroad track and roadbed  ( rail line , railway line [Canadian, British] , line )
    the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
    
14. () A pipe used to transport liquids or gases  ( pipeline , line )
    a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
     A pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport
    a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport
    
15. () Acting in conformity  ( line )
    acting in conformity
     In line with
    in line with
     He got out of line
    he got out of line
     Toe the line
    toe the line
    
16. () A telephone connection  ( phone line , subscriber line , telephone circuit , line , telephone line )
    a telephone connection
     I tried calling you, but the line was busy.
    I tried calling you, but the line was busy.
    
    
17. () The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money  ( line of work , line , occupation , business , job )
    the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
     He's not in my line of business
    he's not in my line of business
    
    
18. () Something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible  ( line )
    something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
     A washing line
    a washing line
    
19. () The descendants of one individual  ( blood line , bloodline , descent , blood , line of descent , origin , parentage , stemma , stock , ancestry , line , lineage , pedigree )
    the descendants of one individual
     His entire lineage has been warriors
    his entire lineage has been warriors
    
20. () A commercial organization serving as a common carrier  ( line )
    a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
    
21. () A particular kind of product or merchandise  ( business line , line of business , line of merchandise , line , line of products , product line )
    a particular kind of product or merchandise
     A nice line of shoes
    a nice line of shoes
    
22. () (often plural) a means of communication or access  ( channel , communication channel , line )
    (often plural) a means of communication or access
     It must go through official channels
    it must go through official channels
     Lines of communication were set up between the two firms
    lines of communication were set up between the two firms
    
23. () In games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area  ( line )
    in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
    
24. Mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it  ( line , production line , assembly line )
    mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
    
    
25. A conceptual separation or distinction  ( demarcation , dividing line , line , contrast )
    a conceptual separation or distinction
     There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
    there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
    
26. A short personal letter  ( billet , line , short letter , note )
    a short personal letter
     Drop me a line when you get there
    drop me a line when you get there
    
27. Persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress  ( line )
    persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress
     Let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line
    let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line
     He has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it
    he has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it
     That salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk
    that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk
    
28. A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence  ( air , line , melodic line , melodic phrase , melody , strain , tune )
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
     She was humming an air from Beethoven
    she was humming an air from Beethoven
    
29. The maximum credit that a customer is allowed  ( bank line , credit line , line , line of credit , personal credit line , personal line of credit )
    the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
    
30. Space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising  ( agate line , line )
    space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
    

verb

1. () Be in line with; form a line along  ( run along , line )
   be in line with; form a line along
    Trees line the riverbank
   trees line the riverbank
   
2. () Cover the interior of  ( line )
   cover the interior of
    Line the gloves
   line the gloves
    Line a chimney
   line a chimney
   
3. Reinforce with fabric  ( line )
   reinforce with fabric
    Lined books are more enduring
   lined books are more enduring
   
4. Fill plentifully  ( line )
   fill plentifully
    Line one's pockets
   line one's pockets
   
5. Mark with lines  ( line )
   mark with lines
    Sorrow had lined his face
   sorrow had lined his face
   
6. Make a mark or lines on a surface  ( delineate , line , describe , draw , trace )
   make a mark or lines on a surface
    Draw a line
   draw a line
    Trace the outline of a figure in the sand
   trace the outline of a figure in the sand
   

 genus Baptisia genus Baptisia /ˈdʒiːnəs bæpˈtiːziə/

noun

1. Genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod  ( Baptisia , genus Baptisia )
   genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod
   
   

 purple pea purple pea /ˈpɝːpl piː/

noun

1. Any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets  ( hovea , purple pea )
   any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets
   
   

 mastermind mastermind /ˈmæstɝˌmaɪnd/

noun

1. Someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality  ( brainiac [ N. American] , Einstein , mastermind , brain , genius , brainbox [Informal, British] , smart cookie [Informal, N. American] )
   someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
    Mozart was a child genius
   Mozart was a child genius
    He's smart but he's no Einstein
   he's smart but he's no Einstein
   
   
2. Someone who creates new things  ( conceiver , mastermind , originator )
   someone who creates new things
   

verb

1. () Plan and direct (a complex undertaking)  ( direct , engineer , orchestrate , mastermind , organise , organize )
   plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
    He masterminded the robbery
   he masterminded the robbery