astronomy |
the branch of science that studies the universe beyond the earth. |
as well |
besides; also; too. |
as well as |
and also. |
as yet |
up until now. |
asylum |
a place that offers safety. [3 definitions] |
at1 |
on or in the location of. [5 definitions] |
Atacama Desert |
an extremely dry region of northern Chile that lies between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. |
at all |
in the smallest amount; in any way. |
at all costs |
without considering the amount of work or effort needed. |
-ate1 |
a suffix that means to become or cause to become or have. [3 definitions] |
ate |
past tense of "eat." |
at ease |
a standing position in the military. When at ease, soldiers may relax but must stay in place and cannot talk. |
at fault |
responsible for mistakes or errors. |
at first |
in the beginning, or on the first occasion. |
at full blast |
(informal) at maximum speed, volume, or power. |
at full tilt |
at maximum speed. |
atheist |
a person who believes that there is no god or gods. |
Athena |
the goddess of wisdom, the arts, and warfare, in Greek mythology. Athena was born out of the head of Zeus, ruler of the gods. In Roman mythology, Athena is called Minerva. |
Athens |
the capital city of Greece, in modern and ancient times. |
athlete |
a person who participates in sports or other physical activities. |
athlete's foot |
a common foot infection caused by fungi. Athlete's foot makes the skin itch and look scaly. |