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1. † abackstays, adv. View full entry 1630
...In line with the direction of the wind; with sails positioned in this way, thus presenting no surface to the wind....
2. ab extra, adv. View full entry 1610
...From without, from the outside. Cf. ab intra...
3. ab inconvenienti, adv. View full entry 1606
...From the inconvenience or difficulty involved (used with reference to an argument opposing a proposition on the grounds that it would cause hardship, inconvenience, or some other negative consequence)....
4. ab initio, adv. and adj. View full entry 1600
...From the beginning....
5. abintestate, adv. View full entry 1658
...= ab intestato; (also occas.) intestate, without having made a will....
6. ab intestato, adv. View full entry 1613
...From an intestate person, by intestacy (used with reference to matters of succession or inheritance)....
7. ab intra, adv. View full entry 1642
...From within, from the inside. Cf. ab extra...
8. ablatively, adv. View full entry 1653
...Grammar. In the ablative case; as an ablative....
9. ablaze, adj. and adv. View full entry a1676
...That is on fire; in flames, burning vigorously. Freq. in all ablaze....
10. ables, adv. View full entry 1673
...Perhaps, possibly; = aiblins...
11. aboriginally, adv. View full entry 1695
...From the very beginning; from the origin of a people or culture; in the earliest times or conditions known to history....
12. above stairs, adv. View full entry 1606
...Upstairs. ...
13. absently, adv. View full entry a1631
...In an absent manner; distractedly, inattentively; absent-mindedly....
14. abstemiously, adv. View full entry 1625
...Chiefly with reference to eating and drinking: in an abstemious manner; sparingly, temperately....
15. abstractedly, adv. View full entry 1610
...From an abstract point of view; in the abstract; abstractly....
16. abstractively, adv. View full entry 1611
...In an abstract manner, rather than in relation to concrete examples or particular instances; in the abstract; abstractly....
17. abstrusely, adv. View full entry 1611
...Secretly; in a concealed manner. Obs.rare....
18. ab urbe condita, adv. View full entry 1602
...After or from the date of the foundation of Rome, traditionally reckoned as 753 b.c. Also in extended use, with reference to other cities. Cf. A.U.C.A....
19. abusefully, adv. View full entry 1656
...In an abusive manner; abusively; improperly....
20. academically, adv. View full entry ?1608
...In Philos.: by or in the manner of Academic philosophers; Platonically; sceptically. Also: theoretically, without regard for practicality; disinterestedly....
