Second
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( a.) In the duodecimal system of mensuration, the twelfth part of an inch or prime; a line. See Inch, and Prime, n., 8.
(2): ( a.) The sixtieth part of a minute of time or of a minute of space, that is, the second regular subdivision of the degree; as, sound moves about 1,140 English feet in a second; five minutes and ten seconds north of this place.
(3): ( a.) Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occuring again; another; other.
(4): ( a.) Specifically, to support, as a motion or proposal, by adding one's voice to that of the mover or proposer.
(5): ( a.) To follow or attend for the purpose of assisting; to support; to back; to act as the second of; to assist; to forward; to encourage.
(6): ( a.) To follow in the next place; to succeed; to alternate.
(7): ( n.) The second part in a concerted piece; - often popularly applied to the alto.
(8): ( n.) The interval between any tone and the tone which is represented on the degree of the staff next above it.
(9): ( a.) Being of the same kind as another that has preceded; another, like a protype; as, a second Cato; a second Troy; a second deluge.
(10): ( a.) Next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank; secondary; subordinate; inferior.
(11): ( n.) An article of merchandise of a grade inferior to the best; esp., a coarse or inferior kind of flour.
(12): ( n.) Aid; assistance; help.
(13): ( n.) One who follows or attends another for his support and aid; a backer; an assistant; specifically, one who acts as another's aid in a duel.
(14): ( n.) One who, or that which, follows, or comes after; one next and inferior in place, time, rank, importance, excellence, or power.
King James Dictionary [2]
Sec'Ond, a. L. secundus L. sequor, to follow. See Seek.
1. That immediately follows the first the mext following the first in order of place or time the ordinal of two. Take the second book from the shelf. Enter the second house.
And he slept and dreamed the second time. Genesis 41 .
2. Next in value, power, excellence, dignity or rank inferior. The silks of China are second to none. Lord Chatham was second to none in eloquence. Dr. Johnson was second to none in itellecual powers, but second to many in research and erudition.
