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1. A, n. View full entry OE
...The letter, and the sound it represents....
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. absolute, adj. (and adv.) and n. View full entry c1400
...Grammar....
4. access, n. View full entry c1300
...An attack, or the onset (of fever or disease); a repeated episode (of an intermittent or chronic disease); (esp. in early use) spec. the characteristic paroxysm...
5. account, n. View full entry c1300
...Counting, reckoning, enumeration; computation, calculation; (also) a style or mode of reckoning; an amount established by counting. Now chiefly in money of account: see money2....
6. AC/DC, adj. View full entry 1898
...Electr. Of an electrical system or device: compatible with both alternating current and direct current....
7. acorn, n. View full entry eOE
...The fruit of any tree producing mast. Also as a mass noun: †= mast1a (obs.). Now rare and only with contextual indication....
8. action, n. View full entry a1393
...Something done or performed, a deed, an act; (in pl.) habitual or ordinary deeds, conduct....
9. 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 ...
10. activity, n. View full entry a1425
...The state of being actively occupied; brisk or vigorous action; busyness, liveliness, vigour....
11. add-on, n. and adj. View full entry 1930
...Something added to an existing object or quantity; an additional component or sum; an accessory device, esp. one designed to increase capability....
12. address, n. View full entry 1477
...Guidance; aid. Cf. address9. Obs....
13. address, v. View full entry a1325
...trans. (chiefly in pass.). To direct (a written communication) to a specific person or destination; spec. (in early use) to write and send (a writ, a petition,...
14. adjacency, n. View full entry 1640
...The fact, quality, or state of being adjacent; contiguity....
15. adless, adj. View full entry 1905
...Of a newspaper, radio station, etc.: that is without advertisements; not carrying advertisements....
16. advance, n. and adj. View full entry a1400
...The action of extolling or lauding something; ostentation, boasting. Cf. advancement2. Obs....
17. adventure, n. View full entry ?c1225
...A chance occurrence or event, an accident. Obs....
18. advice, n. View full entry c1300
...The view which a person holds in regard to a given matter; opinion, judgement, assessment. Also: the action of adopting a particular view or opinion; decision; (occas.) an opinion. Obs....
19. aerostat, n. View full entry 1784
...A lighter-than-air aircraft; spec. a balloon. In later use chiefly U.S. Now rare....
20. affirm, adj. (and int.) View full entry 1960
...Esp. in radio communication: = affirmative1b. Also as ...
