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Various adj.

Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of various names; various occupations; various colors. "So many and so various laws are given." "A wit as various, gay, grave, sage, or wild."

Changeable; uncertain; inconstant; variable. "A man so various, that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome." "The names of mixed modes... are very various."

Variegated; diversified; not monotonous. "A happy rural seat of various view."

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Etymology of 'Various'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Various" Quotes from Famous Books

... science of morality and duty that governs those worlds. In that treatise the authors discoursed on Religion and Wealth and Pleasure, and subsequently on Emancipation also. They also laid down in it the various restrictions and limitations intended for the Earth as also for Heaven. They composed that treatise after having worshipped with penances the puissant and illustrious Narayana called also Hari, for a thousand ...

— The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 - Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 • Unknown

... 2, which was destroyed by fire a month after completion in 1913. In 1916 a fourth stage made its appearance, of which the first ship was L 30, completed in May, and to which the ill-fated L 33 belonged. This type is known as the super-Zeppelin, and has been developed through various stage until L 70, the latest product before the armistice. In this stage the following ...

— British Airships, Past, Present, and Future • George Whale

... who was standing in the road about the various objects of interest in the neighbourhood. Pointing to Ben Arthur in the distance, he very kindly tried to explain the curious formation of the rocks at the summit and to show us the Cobbler and his Wife which ...

— From John O'Groats to Land's End • Robert Naylor and John Naylor

... matter of interest, and the occasion of pleasant comments. The couple receive their guests together, who upon entering the drawing-room, where they are receiving, extend to them their congratulations and wishes for continued prosperity and happiness. The various anniversaries are designated by special names, indicative of the presents suitable on each occasion, should guests deem it advisable to send presents. It may be here stated that it is entirely optional with parties invited as to whether any presents are sent or taken. At the earlier ...

— Our Deportment - Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society • John H. Young

... as we returned to the place of departure with the bottom of the boat strewn with these bright forms intermingled, it was a sight not soon to be forgotten. It pleased my eye so, that I would fain linger over them, arranging them in rows and studying the various hues and tints. They were of nearly a uniform size, rarely one over ten or under eight inches in length, and it seemed as if the hues of all the precious metals and stones were reflected from their sides. The flesh was deep salmon-color; that of brook trout is ...

— In the Catskills • John Burroughs

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