a grain of anything.

that which cannot be ground with the teeth.

that portion of the jaw that hold the back or grinding teeth.

the lower lip.

to bite with the teeth, esp. to grind with the molar teeth.

to chew the cud, as a cow does; to ruminate.

a show of imperiousness; a sheer ostentatious display.

the number or quantity, three and a half.

totalling or amounting to three and a half.

a small cannon.

an appearance, show or act to deceive; pretentiousness.

difficulty; suffering; distress.

a false show or appearance to make others believe what is not really true; pretentiousness.