works
IPA: wˈɝks
noun
- A factory or factories, or similar collection(s) of buildings.
- A mechanism or machinery; the means by which something happens.
- (with "the") Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food.
- (with "the") Drastic treatment; abuse; the axe (dismissal).
- (slang) A drug addict's equipment: syringe, needle, etc.
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Examples of "works" in Sentences
- _power_, and to such works -- above all, to poems -- as might fairly be considered _works of art_ in the highest sense.
- True, then, are these two sayings: Good works do not make a good man, but a good man does good works; Bad works do not make a bad man, but a bad man does bad works.
- The composer's program notes had mentioned the depiction of human "affects" in works from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras, suggesting this work would also examine various emotional states.
- To such faith the apparent mystery of suffering is seen to be nothing but a Divine need -- the light affliction that works out -- yea, _works out_ and actually effects the exceeding weight of glory.
- It cannot be cited in proof, that the election of God is arbitrary and uninfluenced by his foreknowledge of the faith and obedience of his chosen people, for the works here intended are _not Christian good works_ done in faith.
- For it is not "by works of righteousness" that we are to be considered and treated as righteous persons, but through a "faith that _works by love_;" that _faith_ or _belief_ which is not a mere intellectual conviction, but a _controlling purpose_ or spiritual principle which _habitually controls_ the feelings and conduct.
- In one of his sudden lapses into brilliant sanity he emphasizes the fact that Saint Francis of Assisi was faith incorporate and yet the special apostle of good works; and that Martin Luther, the advocate of redemption by faith, consecrated his life and revealed to others the secret of good works "free works done only to please God, not for the sake of piety."
- Other works are usually added to the enceinte to strengthen the weak points of the fortification, or to lengthen the siege by forcing the enemy to gain possession of them before he can breach the body of the place: these are termed _outworks_, when enveloped by the covered way, and _advanced works_, when placed exterior to the covered way, but in some way connected with the main work; but if entirely beyond the glacis, and not within supporting distance of the fortress, they are called _detached works_.
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