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<p><b>4.</b> <def>A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; <as>as, this pencil makes a fine <ex>mark</ex></as>.</def>

<blockquote>I have some <b>marks</b> of yours upon my pate. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>5.</b> <def>An evidence of presence, agency, or influence; a significative token; a symptom; a trace; specifically, a permanent impression of one's activity or character.</def>

<blockquote>The confusion of tongues was a <b>mark</b> of separation. <i>Bacon.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>6.</b> <def>That toward which a missile is directed; a thing aimed at; what one seeks to hit or reach.</def>

<blockquote>France was a fairer <b>mark</b> to shoot at than Ireland. <i>Davies.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>Whate'er the motive, pleasure is the <b>mark</b>. <i>Young.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>7.</b> <def>Attention, regard, or respect.</def>

<blockquote>As much in mock as <b>mark</b>. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>8.</b> <def>Limit or standard of action or fact; <as>as, to be within the <ex>mark</ex>; to come up to the <ex>mark</ex>.</as></def>

<p><b>9.</b> <def>Badge or sign of honor, rank, or official station.</def>

<blockquote>In the official <b>marks</b> invested, you Anon do meet the Senate. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>10.</b> <def>Pre\'89minence; high position; <as>as, particians of <ex>mark</ex>; a fellow of no <ex>mark</ex>.</as></def>

<p><b>11.</b> <fld>(Logic)</fld> <def>A characteristic or essential attribute; a differential.</def>

<p><b>12.</b> <def>A number or other character used in registring; <as>as, examination <ex>marks</ex>; a <ex>mark</ex> for tardiness.</as></def>

<p><b>13.</b> <def>Image; likeness; hence, those formed in one's image; children; descendants.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark> "All the <i>mark</i> of Adam."

<i>Chaucer.</i>

<p><b>14.</b> <fld>(Naut.)</fld> <def>One of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called "deeps."</def>

<cs><col>A man of mark</col>, <cd>a conspicuous or eminent man.</cd> -- <col>To make one's mark</col>. <fld>(a)</fld> <cd>To sign, as a letter or other writing, by making a cross or other mark.</cd> <sd>(b)</sd> <cd>To make a distinct or lasting impression on the public mind, or on affairs; to gain distinction.</cd></cs>

<syn>Syn. -- Impress; impression; stamp; print; trace; vestige; track; characteristic; evidence; proof; token; badge; indication; symptom.</syn>

<h1>Mark</h1> <Xpage=896>

<hw>Mark</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <wordforms>[<tt>imp. & p. p.</tt> <er>Marked</er> <tt>(?)</tt>; <tt>p. pr. & vb. n.</tt> <er>Marking</er>.]</wordforms> <ety>[OE. <ets>marken</ets>, <ets>merken</ets>, AS. <ets>mearcian</ets>, from <ets>mearc</ets>. See <er>Mark</er> the sign.]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>To put a mark upon; to affix a significant mark to; to make recognizable by a mark; <as>as, to <ex>mark</ex> a box or bale of merchandise; to <ex>mark</ex> clothing.</as></def>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>To be a mark upon; to designate; to indicate; -- used literally and figuratively; <as>as, this monument <ex>marks</ex> the spot where Wolfe died; his courage and energy <ex>marked</ex> him for a leader.</as></def>

<p><b>3.</b> <def>To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; <as>as, a pencil <ex>marks</ex> paper; his hobnails <ex>marked</ex> the floor.</as></def>

<p><b>4.</b> <def>To keep account of; to enumerate and register; <as>as, to <ex>mark</ex> the points in a game of billiards or cards</as>.</def>

<p><b>5.</b> <def>To notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to remark; to heed; to regard.</def> "<i>Mark</i> the perfect man."

<i>Ps. xxxvii. 37.</i>

<cs><col>To mark out</col>. <sd>(a)</sd> <cd>To designate, as by a mark; to select; as, the ringleaders were <i>marked out<i> for punishment</cd>. <sd>(b)</sd> <cd>To obliterate or cancel with a mark; as, to <i>mark out<i> an item in an account.</cd> -- <col>To mark time</col> <fld>(Mil.)</fld>, <cd>to keep the time of a marching step by moving the legs alternately without advancing.</cd></cs>