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1. aback, adv. View full entry OE
...In a backward direction; to or towards the rear; back. Also fig. and in extended use: from the scene of action, away, to a distance; to a former place 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. aboard, adv. and prep. View full entry a1393
...Alongside, on one side (of a ship or a shore). Freq. modified by hard, close. See also board on boardboard12d....
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. abouts, adv. and prep. View full entry a1387
...= about (in various senses). Cf. nearabouts...
6. absotively, adv. View full entry 1914
...Emphatically; without a doubt, irrefutably. Also used as an emphatic affirmative: yes, certainly, definitely. Freq. paired with posilutely...
7. a cappella, adv., adj., and n. View full entry 1785
...Without instrumental accompaniment (originally applied to choral music)....
8. across, adv., prep., and adj. View full entry a1250
...In the form of a cross, crosswise; crossing each other, crossed. Now rare....
9. across the board, adv. and adj. View full entry 1903
...Betting. (Wagered to finish) in either first, second, or third place....
10. acrost, prep. and adv. View full entry 1759
...= across...
11. adagio, adv., n., and adj. View full entry 1680
...With reference to the tempo in which a piece is to be sung or played, or a dance performed: in slow time; leisurely and gracefully. Also fig....
12. affirmatively, adv. View full entry c1454
...In the affirmative, so as to confirm or assert that a fact is as stated or perceived....
13. affordably, adv. View full entry 1775
...So as to be affordable; cheaply, inexpensively....
14. afoot, adv. and adj. View full entry c1275
...On foot as opposed to on horseback or by some other means of locomotion; on or on to one's feet as opposed to a horse, vehicle, etc. Also (after an adjective): when...
15. aforeward, adv. and prep. View full entry a1200
...Before all others in rank or position; in front. Also: (of time) in the first place, first of all. Cf. foremostObs....
16. afoul, adv. and adj. View full entry 1807
...In or into a tangled or otherwise undesirable state. Freq. to run afoul....
17. after, adv., prep., and conj. View full entry eOE
...Behind something in place or position; in the rear; further back....
18. afterhand, adv. and prep. View full entry 1438
...Afterwards, subsequently; after the event. Now Sc. and U.S....
19. afterwhile, adv. View full entry 1839
...After a while; later on....
20. again, adv., prep., and conj. View full entry eOE
...In the opposite direction; back. Obs....
