Words Containing: O,R,N,E,S,T

• make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• make short or shorter

• become short or shorter

• edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

• the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

• a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

• the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions

• sit on the throne as a ruler

• put a monarch on the throne

• large stinging paper wasp

• an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

• someone that is abnormally large and powerful

• a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed

• a cruel wicked and inhuman person

• (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus

• a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle

• a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption

• a wise and trusted guide and advisor

• serve as a teacher or trusted counselor

• a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves