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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. 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....
4. 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....
5. according, adj. and adv. View full entry c1300
...With to. Corresponding to something; agreeing, matching. Obs....
6. 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....
7. acold, adj. View full entry c1330
...Cool, chilled; cold. Chiefly in predicative use....
8. across, adv., prep., and adj. View full entry a1250
...In the form of a cross, crosswise; crossing each other, crossed. Now rare....
9. actious, adj. View full entry 1441
...Active, energetic, eager; (also) giving rise to action....
10. 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....
11. ado, n. and adj.1 (and adv.) View full entry a1300
...regional (chiefly Sc. and north.Eng.). As infinitive. to have ado: to have (or need) to do....
12. adry, adv. and adj. View full entry 1578
...In a dry or thirsty condition. poet. in later use....
13. aeriated, adj. View full entry 1794
...= aerated1a....
14. afear, adj. and conj. View full entry c1410
...= afeared...
15. afeared, adj. View full entry OE
...In a state of fear or apprehension; afraid, scared; moved or influenced by fear....
16. afleyed, adj. View full entry eOE
...Of a person: that has turned his or her back on something. In quot.: apostate. Obs.rare....
17. agley, adv. and adj. View full entry 1786
...Awry, wrong; askew; obliquely, asquint. Freq. to go (also gang, etc.) agley....
18. agreeable, adj., adv., and n. View full entry c1405
...With to (also †unto). That is to someone's liking; pleasing to a person, or to his or her taste....
19. agreed, adj. View full entry 1409
...Of two or more parties: that are at one on a particular matter; being in agreement; holding the same view or opinion (about, †in, †of, ...
20. airish, adj. View full entry c1450
...Of or belonging to the air; aerial, airlike. Now rare....
