a sense of propriety and consideration for others | edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions |
elegance and beauty of movement or expression | edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces |
(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God | thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled |
a disposition to kindness and compassion | one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) |
a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence | |
a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor | |