express

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  NEW YORK CENTRAL EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS. FASTEST LOCOMOTIVE IN THE WORLD. "ENGINE 999."
• WordNet 3.6
  • adj express not tacit or implied "her express wish"
  • adj express without unnecessary stops "an express train","an express shipment"
  • adv express by express "please send the letter express"
  • v express articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise "She expressed her anger","He uttered a curse"
  • v express give expression to "She showed her disappointment"
  • v express send by rapid transport or special messenger service "She expressed the letter to Florida"
  • v express serve as a means for expressing something "The painting of Mary carries motherly love","His voice carried a lot of anger"
  • v express indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"
  • v express obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
  • v express manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
  • n express rapid transport of goods
  • n express public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops "he caught the express to New York"
  • n express mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
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Express passenger locomotive

British Express Engine

American Type of Express-Engine

• Interesting fact: The smile is the most frequently used facial expression. A smile can use anywhere from a pair of 5 to 53 facial muscles
• • Express A clear image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration. "The only remanent express of Christ's sacrifice on earth."
  • Express A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels.
  • Express a railway train or bus for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality; a train or bus that does not stop at certain stations. Contrasted to local; as, take the express to get there faster.
  • Express An express office. "She charged him . . . to ask at the express if anything came up from town."
  • Express Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent; an express statement. "I have express commandment."
  • Express Exactly representing; exact. "Their human countenance
    The express resemblance of the gods."
  • Express Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used adverbially. "A messenger sent express from the other world."
  • Express of or pertaining to an express train or other conveyance designated an express{5}; makiung few or no intermediate stops; as, an express stop; an express fare; an express elevator.
  • Express That which is sent by an express messenger or message.
  • Express To denote; to designate. "Moses and Aaron took these men, which are expressed by their names."
  • Express To give a true impression of; to represent and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit, as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language; to declare; to utter; to tell. "My words express my purpose.""They expressed in their lives those excellent doctrines of morality."
  • Express To make known the opinions or feelings of; to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to appear; -- used reflexively. "Mr. Phillips did express with much indignation against me, one evening."
  • Express To make or offer a representation of; to show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble. "Each skillful artist shall express thy form.""So kids and whelps their sires and dams express ."
  • Express To press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit. "All the fruits out of which drink is expressed .""And th'idle breath all utterly expressed .""Halters and racks can not express from thee
    More than by deeds."
  • Express (Genetics) to produce products that cause the appearance of the corresponding phenotype; -- of a gene or of an organism with a specific gene; as, to express the beta-galactosidase gene,
  • Express To send by express messenger; to forward by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to express a package.
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• Interesting fact: Approximate number of facial expressions dogs can make: 100.
• • express To press or squeeze out; force out by pressure: as, to express the juice of grapes or of apples.
  • express To extort; elicit.
  • express To manifest or exhibit by speech, appearance, or action; make known in any way, but especially by spoken or written words.
  • express Reflexively, to utter one's thoughts; make known one's opinions or feelings: as, to express one's self properly.
  • express To manifest in semblance; constitute a copy or resemblance of; be like; resemble.
  • express To represent or show by imitation or the imitative arts; form a likeness of, as in painting or sculpture.
  • express To denote; designate.
  • express To send express; despatch by express; forward by special opportunity or through the medium of an express: as, to express a letter, a package, or merchandise.
  • express Clearly made known; distinctly expressed or indicated; unambiguous; explicit; direct; plain: as, express terms; an express interference. In law, commonly used in contradistinction to implied: as, express warranty; express malice; an express contract.
  • express Distinctly like; closely representative; bearing an exact resemblance.
  • express Distinctly adapted or suitable; particular; exact; precise: as, he made express provision for my comfort.
  • express Special; used or employed for a particular purpose; specially quick or direct: as, express haste; an express messenger.
  • n express A clear or distinct declaration, expression, or manifestation.
  • n express A particular or special message or despatch sent by a messenger.
  • n express A messenger sent on a particular errand or occasion; usually, a courier sent to communicate information of an important event, or to deliver important despatches.
  • n express Any regular provision made for the speedy transmission of messages, parcels, commissions, and the like; a vehicle or other conveyance sent on a special message; specifically, an organization of means for safe and speedy transmission of merchandise, etc., or a railway passenger-train which travels at a specially high rate of speed, stopping only at principal stations: as, the American and European Express; to travel by express. Expresses for carrying valuable parcels, merchandise, money, etc., under guaranty of personal care, speed, and safe delivery, originated in the regular journeys with small parcels first made by William F. Harnden between New York and Boston in 1839. The business rapidly became immense in the United States, under the charge not only of individuals, but of great organized companies, each operating over extensive regions, and some of them over nearly the whole civilized world.
  • n express The name of a modern sporting-rifle, a modification of the Winchester model of 1876. It takes a large charge of powder and a light bullet, which give a very high initial velocity and a trajectory practically a right line up to 150 yards. Upon striking the object the bullet spreads outwardly, inflicting a death-wound. This arm is well adapted for killing large game at short range. Also called express-rifle.
  • express Expressly; distinctly; plainly.
  • express Specially; for a particular purpose.
  • express As an express—that is, with special swiftness or expedition; post-haste; post: as, to travel express.
  • express In mathematics, to give or represent by means of a figure, graph, symbol, or function.
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• Interesting fact: The original American Express card was purple.
• • v.t Express eks-pres′ to press or force out: to emit: to represent or make known by a likeness or by words: to declare, reveal: to out into words: to state plainly: to designate
  • adj Express pressed or clearly brought out: exactly representing: directly stated: explicit: clear: intended or sent for a particular purpose
  • adv Express with haste: specially: with an express train
  • n Express a messenger or conveyance sent on a special errand: a regular and quick conveyance:
  • n Express (U.S.) a system organised for the speedy and safe transmission of parcels or merchandise
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• Marcel Marceau

  

  “I have spent more than half a lifetime trying to express the tragic moment.”
• Charles A. Garfield

  

  “Action expresses priorities.”
• Walt Whitman

  

  “There is that indescribable freshness and unconsciousness about an illiterate person that humbles and mocks the power of the noblest expressive genius.”
• Source Unknown

  

  “The most important thing you wear is the expression on your face”
• Ralph Waldo Emerson

  

  “A man finds room in the few square inches of the face for the traits of all his ancestors; for the expression of all his history, and his wants.”
• Thomas Jefferson

  

  “The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object.”

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