| A.D. |
after the birth of Jesus Christ. A.D. is an abbreviation for anno domini, which means "in the year of the Lord" in Latin. Something that happened in A.D. 50 happened fifty years after the birth of Christ. |
| after |
after some time; later. [1/7 definitions] |
| aftershock |
a small earthquake that follows a larger one. Aftershocks start at or near the same place where the first earthquake started. There are often several aftershocks after the first earthquake. |
| alternate |
to use in turn, one after another; switch between. [1/7 definitions] |
| animated cartoon |
a motion picture made by photographing a series of drawings showing stages of movement. The motion seems real when the drawings are shown quickly one after another. |
| any |
even a very small amount of (used after "not"). [1/5 definitions] |
| appeal |
a request that a higher court hear a case. An appeal is made after one has lost a case in a lower court. [1/6 definitions] |
| arroyo |
a steep ditch carved in a plain or desert by the force of running water. Arroyos are usually dry except after a heavy rainfall. |
| ash1 |
the soft gray powder that is left after something has been burned. |
| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| at last |
after a long time or wait; finally. |
| average out |
to reach a middle state or level, especially after a period of changes or extremity. [1/2 definitions] |
| B.A. |
a college degree earned after four years of study. "B.A". is an abbreviation of "Bachelor of Arts." |
| bail1 |
money left with a court to make sure that a person who is set free after arrest will return for trial. [1/3 definitions] |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| bathrobe |
a loose garment worn before or after bathing, over pajamas, or for relaxing in the home. |
| B.C.1 |
abbreviation of "before Christ." These letters are placed after a date that is earlier than the birth of Christ. [1/2 definitions] |
| booster shot |
an injection of a vaccine given at some time after the first injection. A booster shot continues the protection against disease begun by the earlier injection. |
| bounce |
to spring back or up after hitting something, or to do so several times in a row. [1/4 definitions] |
| Boxing Day |
a holiday in England, Canada, and some other countries, celebrated on the first weekday after Christmas. |
| bran |
the outer layer of wheat and other cereal grains. Bran is left after the grain is ground and the flour or meal is sifted out. |