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1. a, adj. View full entry ?a1160
...Used in an indefinite noun phrase referring to something not specifically identified (and, freq., mentioned for the first time) but treated as one of a class: one, some, any (the oneness, or...
2. able, adj., adv., and n. View full entry a1382
...In predicative use, with for (in early use also with to). Capable of, having sufficient strength or power for; ready for, fit to cope with. Now chiefly ...
3. aboil, adv. and adj. View full entry 1774
...Chiefly Sc. In or into a boiling state; at boiling point. Also fig....
4. about, adv., prep.1, adj., and int. View full entry eOE
...In rotation or revolution; round in a circular course. Now rare except in fig. use with verbs....
5. above, adv., prep., n., and adj. View full entry lOE
...With regard to writing: further up on the present page; previously in the text; in a preceding paragraph, passage, etc. See also senses C. 3, D....
6. abstracted, adj. View full entry 1555
...orig. Sc. That has been taken away or removed; spec. (esp. in early use) that has been removed unlawfully or dishonestly; stolen, purloined....
7. acceptable, adj. View full entry a1382
...Capable or worthy of acceptance; pleasing, agreeable, welcome....
8. † acclaimable, adj. View full entry 1735
...Capable of being claimed; liable to be claimed....
9. acclaimed, adj. View full entry 1614
...Sc. Of a right, title, etc.: claimed. Cf. acclaim1. Obs....
10. ace, n.1 and adj. (and int.) View full entry ?a1300
...A single point in a game, and related uses....
11. aching, adj. View full entry ?c1225
...Of a part of the body, a wound, etc.: painful, sore; throbbing with pain; (of a need, desire, etc.) giving rise to continuous or recurring mental distress....
12. acid, adj. and n. View full entry 1626
...In general use: sour, tart, sharp to the taste; tasting like vinegar....
13. ack-ack, adj. and n. View full entry 1916
...Representing the letters a. a., short for anti-aircraft (see anti-aircraft)....
14. acquaint, adj. and n. View full entry c1325
...= acquainted (in various senses). Chiefly with with (also †to)....
15. actious, adj. View full entry 1441
...Active, energetic, eager; (also) giving rise to action....
16. active, adj. and n. View full entry 1340
...Of a way or style of life: characterized by outward action rather than inward contemplation or speculation; practical. Esp. in active life, and chiefly in religious contexts. Opposed to ...
17. actual, adj. and n. View full entry c1350
...Chiefly Theol. Characteristic of or relating to acts or action; exhibited in or arising from deeds; practical, active. Now chiefly in actual grace and actual sin....
18. addebted, adj. View full entry a1400
...= indebted (in various senses)....
19. † addecked, adj. View full entry 1553
...That is or has been decked....
20. addle, n. and adj. View full entry OE
...Urine; liquid dung; foul or stagnant water; slime, mire. Chiefly Eng. regional (chiefly south-west.) and Sc. in later use....
