1.b> i> (); i> , i> ; to lack courage [wisdom, wit] [, ] ; to lack a knowledge of French [of English] [] ; the house lacks a back door i> ; he lacks words with which to express his gratitude ; he is lacking in courage i> ; they are not lacking in food i> ; you will not lack for support from me ;
2.b> .i> pres.p.i> / , ; money was lacking for the plan ; nothing is lacking for comfort ; five copies are lacking .