What is "frame of mind"

Frame \Frame\, n.

1. Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure; esp., the constructional system, whether of timber or metal, that gives to a building, vessel, etc., its model and strength; the skeleton of a structure.

   These are thy glorious works, Parent of good, Almighty! thine this universal frame.
   --Milton.

2. The bodily structure; physical constitution; make or build of a person.

   Some bloody passion shakes your very frame.
   --Shak.

   No frames could be strong enough to endure it.
   --Prescott.

3. A kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched; as:

   1. The skeleton structure which supports the boiler and machinery of a locomotive upon its wheels.

   2. (Founding) A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings.

   3. The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.

   4. A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc.

   5. (Hort.) A glazed portable structure for protecting young plants from frost.

   6. (Print.) A stand to support the type cases for use by the compositor. (f) a pair of glasses without the lenses; that part of a pair of glasses that excludes the lenses.

4. (Mach.) A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc.

5. Form; shape; proportion; scheme; structure; constitution; system; as, a frameof government.

   She that hath a heart of that fine frame To pay this debt of love but to a brother.
   --Shak.

   Put your discourse into some frame.
   --Shak.

6. Particular state or disposition, as of the mind; humor; temper; mood; as, to be always in a happy frame. Same as {frame of mind}

7. Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming. [Obs.]

   John the bastard Whose spirits toil in frame of villainies.
   --Shak.

8. In games:

   1. In pool, the triangular form used in setting up the balls; also, the balls as set up, or the round of playing required to pocket them all; as, to play six frames in a game of 50 points.

   2. In bowling, as in tenpins, one of the several innings forming a game.

      Balloon frame, Cant frames, etc. See under Balloon, Cant, etc.

      Frame building or Frame house, a building of which the form and support is made of framed timbers. [U.S.] -- Frame level, a mason's level.

      Frame saw, a thin saw stretched in a frame to give it rigidity.

n. state of mind.

n. a temporary psychological state [syn: state of mind]

"Frame of Mind" is the 147th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. The 21st episode of the sixth season.

In the episode, Commander Riker switches between mental realities: performing in one of Dr. Crusher's plays, preparing for an undercover away mission and being an inmate in an alien asylum for the criminally insane, charged with murder.

Frame of Mind may refer to:

• State of mind - any temporary psychological state
• Frame of Mind (album), the second solo album by German singer-songwriter Sandy Mölling
• Frame of Mind (film), an American movie about the John F. Kennedy assassination
• "Frame of Mind" (Star Trek: The Next Generation), the 21st episode of the sixth season of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation

Frame of Mind is the second solo album by German singer-songwriter Sandy, released by Starwatch and Warner Music on May 25, 2006. It includes fourteen songs, five co-written by Sandy. The album debuted at number 53 on the German Albums Chart.

Frame of Mind is an American movie about the John F. Kennedy assassination. The film stars Carl T. Evans – who also directed the film – along with Chris Noth, Eric Michael Espiritu, and Tony Lo Bianco. Peter Criss, former drummer for the rock band Kiss, also appears in the movie.