eclipse β Astronomy. the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun (lunar eclipse) or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse) a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun. the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
outdistance β to leave behind, as in running; outstrip: The winning horse outdistanced the second-place winner by five lengths.
outdo β to surpass in execution or performance: The cook outdid himself last night.
outmatch β to be superior to; surpass; outdo: The home team seems to have been completely outmatched by the visitors.
outpace β to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance: a company that has consistently outpaced the competition in sales.
outperform β to surpass in excellence of performance; do better than: a new engine that outperforms the competition; a stock that outperformed all others.
tower β the fiber of flax, hemp, or jute prepared for spinning by scutching.
go one better β of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
put to shame β the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame.
rise above β to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
anticipate β If you anticipate an event, you realize in advance that it may happen and you are prepared for it.
foreshadow β to show or indicate beforehand; prefigure: Political upheavals foreshadowed war.
predate β to date before the actual time; antedate: He predated the check by three days.
antecede β to go before, as in time, order, etc; precede
antedate β to be or occur at an earlier date than
guide β to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
harbinger β a person who goes ahead and makes known the approach of another; herald.
head β Edith, 1897β1981, U.S. costume designer.
herald β (formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
introduce β to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
lead β to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
pace β a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.: to walk at a brisk pace of five miles an hour.
pioneer β a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others.
preface β a preliminary statement in a book by the book's author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc.
scout β a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.
time β the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
usher β James, 1581β1656, Irish prelate and scholar.
forerun β to run in front of; come before; precede.
head up β the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the trunk by the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
