English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Alphabetical
(a.)
Pertaining to, furnished with, expressed by, or in
the order of, the letters of the alphabet; as, alphabetic characters,
writing, languages, arrangement.
Alphabetically
(adv.)
In an alphabetic manner; in the customary order
of the letters.
Alphabetics
(n.)
The science of representing spoken sounds by letters.
Alphabetism
(n.)
The expression of spoken sounds by an alphabet.
Alphabetize
(v. t.)
To furnish with an alphabet.
Alphabetize
(v. t.)
To arrange alphabetically; as, to alphabetize a
list of words.
Alphonsine
(a.)
Of or relating to Alphonso X., the Wise, King of
Castile (1252-1284).
Alpia
(n.)
The seed of canary grass (Phalaris Canariensis), used for
feeding cage birds.
Alpigene
(a.)
Growing in Alpine regions.
Alpine
(a.)
Like the Alps; lofty.
Alpine
(a.)
Of or pertaining to the Alps, or to any lofty mountain; as,
Alpine snows; Alpine plants.
Alpinist
(n.)
A climber of the Alps.
Alpist
(n.)
Alt. of Alpia
Alquifou
(n.)
A lead ore found in Cornwall, England, and used by
potters to give a green glaze to their wares; potter's ore.
Already
(adv.)
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or
future; by this time; previously.
Als
(adv.)
As.
Als
(adv.)
Also.
Alsatian
(a.)
Pertaining to Alsatia.
Alsatian
(n.)
An inhabitant of Alsatia or Alsace in Germany, or of
Alsatia or White Friars (a resort of debtors and criminals) in London.
Alsike
(n.)
A species of clover with pinkish or white flowers;
Trifolium hybridum.