| alphabetize |
to arrange in the order of the alphabet. |
| 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 spelling of "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] |