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Webster 1913 Edition

Study

Stud′y

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Studies
(#)
.
[OE.
studie
, L.
studium
, akin to
studere
to study; possibly akin to Gr. [GREEK] haste, zeal, [GREEK] to hasten; cf. OF.
estudie
,
estude
, F.
étude
. Cf.
Etude
,
Student
,
Studio
,
Study
,
Verb.
I.
]
1.
A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
Hammond . . . spent thirteen hours of the day in
study
.
Bp. Fell.
Study
gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.
Sir W. Temple.
2.
Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation.
Just men they seemed, and all their
study
bent
To worship God aright, and know his works.
Milton.
3.
Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily
study
.
Law.
The proper
study
of mankind is man.
Pope.
4.
A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work.
“His cheery little study.”
Hawthorne.
5.
(Fine Arts)
A representation or rendering of any object or scene intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the information, instruction, or assistance of the maker;
as, a
study
of heads or of hands for a figure picture
.
6.
(Mus.)
A piece for special practice. See
Etude
.

Stud′y

,
Verb.
I.
[
imp. & p. p.
Studied
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Studying
.]
[OE.
studien
, OF.
estudier
, F.
étudier
. See
Study
,
Noun.
]
1.
To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
Chaucer.
I found a moral first, and then
studied
for a fable.
Swift.
2.
To apply the mind to books or learning.
Shak.
3.
To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
1 Thes. iv. 11.

Stud′y

,
Verb.
T.
1.
To apply the mind to; to read and examine for the purpose of learning and understanding;
as, to
study
law or theology; to
study
languages
.
2.
To consider attentively; to examine closely;
as, to
study
the work of nature
.
Study
thyself; what rank or what degree
The wise Creator has ordained for thee.
Dryden.
3.
To form or arrange by previous thought; to con over, as in committing to memory;
as, to
study
a speech
.
4.
To make an object of study; to aim at sedulously; to devote one’s thoughts to;
as, to
study
the welfare of others; to
study
variety in composition
.
For their heart
studieth
destruction.
Prov. xxiv. 2.

Webster 1828 Edition

Study

STUDY

,
Noun.
[L., to study, that is, to set the thought or mind. See Assiduous.]
1.
Literally, a setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind of books, to arts or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of learning what is not before known.
Hammond generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study.
Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.
2.
Attention; meditation; contrivance.
Just men they seemd, and all their study bent to worship God aright and know his works.
3.
Any particular branch of learning that is studied. Let your studies be directed by some learned and judicious friend.
4.
Subject of attention.
The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily study.
5.
A building or an apartment devoted to study or to literary employment.
6.
Deep cogitation; perplexity. [Little used.]

STUDY

,
Verb.
I.
[L.]
1.
To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to muse; to dwell upon in thought.
I found a moral first, and then studied for a fable.
2.
To apply the mind to books. He studies eight hours in the day.
3.
To endeavor diligently.
That ye study to be quiet and do your own business. 1 Thessalonians 4.

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