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| a2 |
any one of a group or kind. [1/3 definitions] |
| aardvark |
a large mammal with a long snout, long ears, a long tail, and with long fur mostly around its legs. Aardvarks are active at night, when they use their powerful claws to dig open ant or termite nests. They catch their food with their long, sticky tongue. Aardvarks live in southern and central Africa. Although they are sometimes called anteaters, aardvarks are not closely related to any other kind of mammal. |
| accurately |
correctly or precisely; without making any mistakes. |
| aide |
any assistant or person who gives support. |
| aircraft |
any machine that can fly through the air, such as an airplane, helicopter, glider, or balloon. |
| all |
any. [1/8 definitions] |
| all the same |
however; in any case. [1/2 definitions] |
| always |
at any time; in any event. [1/3 definitions] |
| American Indian |
a member of any of the native peoples of North America, Central America, South America, or the West Indies, except for Eskimos. American Indians are also called Native Americans. |
| ammunition |
the objects fired from any weapon, or material that can be exploded. Bullets, bombs, and gunpowder are types of ammunition. [2 definitions] |
| anarchist |
a person who encourages disobedience toward any or all established governments. [1/2 definitions] |
| Angora |
any of various animals that have long silky hair, such as a cat, rabbit, or goat. [1/3 definitions] |
| anybody |
any person; anyone. |
| anyhow |
in any way at all. [2 definitions] |
| anymore |
any longer. |
| anyone |
any person; anybody. |
| anyplace |
in or to any place; anywhere. |
| anything |
any thing, happening, or subject whatever. [3 definitions] |
| anytime |
at any moment, hour, or day; whenever. |
| anyway |
in any case; anyhow; no matter what happens. |
| anywhere |
to or in any place or direction; at any place. |
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