A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol.
Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic character.
The peculiar quality, or the sum of qualities, by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others; the stamp impressed by nature, education, or habit; that which a person or thing really is; nature; disposition.
Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character.
Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion.
Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the miserable character of a slave; in his character as a magistrate; her character as a daughter.
The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation; as, a man's character for truth and veracity; to give one a bad character.
A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant.
A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Cæsar is a great historical character.
One of the persons of a drama or novel.
To engrave; to inscribe.
To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to describe; to characterize.
The act or method of conducting; guidance; management.
Skillful guidance or management; generalship.
Convoy; escort; guard; guide.
That which carries or conveys anything; a channel; a conduit; an instrument.
The manner of guiding or carrying one's self; personal deportment; mode of action; behavior.
Plot; action; construction; manner of development.
To lead, or guide; to escort; to attend.
To lead, as a commander; to direct; to manage; to carry on; as, to conduct the affairs of a kingdom.
To behave; - with the reflexive; as, he conducted himself well.
To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit, as heat, light, electricity, etc.
To direct, as the leader in the performance of a musical composition.
To act as a conductor (as of heat, electricity, etc.); to carry.
To conduct one's self; to behave.
