Alps |
a high mountain range that goes from southern France through Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Austria and into the countries along the Adriatic Sea down to Albania. |
already |
by this or that time. [3 definitions] |
Alsatian |
the British word for "German shepherd," a breed of large brown or black dogs that are often used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for blind people. |
also |
besides; in addition; too. |
altar |
a raised table or platform used for religious ceremonies. |
altar girl |
a girl who is trained to help the priest during church worship services. |
alter |
to make different in some way; change. [2 definitions] |
alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). [7 definitions] |
alternative |
one of two or more choices. [3 definitions] |
although |
in spite of the fact that; even though; though. |
altimeter |
a device that measures distance above the Earth's surface. |
altitude |
the height of a thing above earth or above sea level. |
alto |
the vocal range between tenor and soprano. Alto is the lowest range for the female voice and highest for the male. [4 definitions] |
altogether |
completely; entirely. [3 definitions] |
aluminium |
the British word for "aluminum," a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. |
aluminum |
a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. Aluminum is a chemical element. (symbol: Al) |
always |
at all times; without stopping; forever. [3 definitions] |
am |
a form of the verb "be" that is present tense and used with the pronoun "I." |
a.m. |
abbreviation of "ante meridiem," which means "before noon" in Latin; the time between midnight and noon. |
amateur |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. [3 definitions] |
amaze |
to surprise greatly or fill with wonder; astonish. |