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book: The noun book has 11 senses (first 4 from tagged texts) 1. (46) book -- (a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics") 2. (10) book, volume -- (physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop") 3. (2) record, record book, book -- (a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone; "Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'"; "his name is in all the record books") 4. (1) script, book, playscript -- (a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance) 5. ledger, leger, account book, book of account, book -- (a record in which commercial accounts are recorded; "they got a subpoena to examine our books") 6. book -- (a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game) 7. book, rule book -- (a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; "they run things by the book around here") 8. Koran, Quran, al-Qur'an, Book -- (the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina) 9. Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, Word -- (the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen") 10. book -- (a major division of a long written composition; "the book of Isaiah") 11. book -- (a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge; "he bought a book of stamps") The verb book has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (3) book -- (engage for a performance; "Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo") 2. (1) reserve, hold, book -- (arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's") 3. (1) book -- (record a charge in a police register; "The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man") 4. book -- (register in a hotel booker) cover: The noun cover has 10 senses (first 7 from tagged texts) 1. (9) screen, cover, covert, concealment -- (a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background") 2. (8) blanket, cover -- (bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep") 3. (4) cover, covering, screening, masking -- (the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft") 4. (2) binding, book binding, cover, back -- (the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; "the book had a leather binding") 5. (1) covering, natural covering, cover -- (a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover") 6. (1) top, cover -- (covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle") 7. (1) cover, covering fire -- (fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal") 8. cover charge, cover -- (a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink) 9. cover, cover version, cover song -- (a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; "they made a cover of a Beatles' song") 10. cover -- (a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment") The verb cover has 26 senses (first 14 from tagged texts) 1. (35) cover -- (provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers") 2. (19) cover, spread over -- (form a cover over; "The grass covered the grave") 3. (18) cover, continue, extend -- (span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"; "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles") 4. (16) cover -- (provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary") 5. (14) cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address -- (act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China") 6. (10) embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover -- (include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group") 7. (4) traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across -- (travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day") 8. (3) report, cover -- (be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City") 9. (2) cover -- (hold within range of an aimed firearm) 10. (1) cover -- (to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself") 11. (1) cover, cover up -- (hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House") 12. (1) cover -- (protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field") 13. (1) cover -- (maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor") 14. (1) cover, insure, underwrite -- (protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this") 15. cover, compensate, overcompensate -- (make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father") 16. cover -- (invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory") 17. cover -- (help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week") 18. cover -- (be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; "Is this enough to cover the check?") 19. cover -- (spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well") 20. shroud, enshroud, hide, cover -- (cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery") 21. breed, cover -- (copulate with a female, used especially of horses; "The horse covers the mare") 22. overlay, cover -- (put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy") 23. cover -- (play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again") 24. cover -- (be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game) 25. brood, hatch, cover, incubate -- (sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs") 26. cover, wrap up -- (clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!") illustration: The noun illustration has 4 senses (first 4 from tagged texts) 1. (4) illustration -- (artwork that helps make something clear or attractive) 2. (3) exemplification, illustration -- (showing by example) 3. (1) example, illustration, instance, representative -- (an item of information that is typical of a class or group; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10") 4. (1) illustration -- (a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand) |
book cover illustration Simon Birtall Illustration & Fine Art Impressionistic art and illustration including greeting cards, book covers, landscapes gallery and portraits from photos. Paintings and drawings by UK illustrator and artist Simon Birtall. http://Birtall.co.uk/ Alan Rabinowitz Illustration Features science fiction illustration, fantasy art and portraiture for book covers, advertising, packaging, games and comics. http://www.fantasy-illustration.com/ Illumination Graphics A graphic designers site with publication and photography portfolio. http://www.illuminationgraphics.com/ |
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