precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes"
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it; "he led the queen of hearts"; "hearts were trumps"
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
the courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body; "he stood still, his heart thumping wildly"
the locus of feelings and intuitions; "in your heart you know it is true"; "her story would melt your bosom"
a firm rather dry variety meat (usually beef or veal); "a five-pound beef heart will serve six"
a plane figure with rounded sides curving inward at the top and intersecting at the bottom; conventionally used on playing cards and valentines; "he drew a heart and called it a valentine"