English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Also (adv. & conj.)

In like manner; likewise.

Also (adv. & conj.)

In addition; besides; as well; further; too.

Also (adv. & conj.)

Even as; as; so.

Alt (a. & n.)

The higher part of the scale. See Alto.

Altaian (a.)

Alt. of Altaic

Altaic (a.)

Of or pertaining to the Altai, a mountain chain in Central Asia.

Altar (n.)

A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.

Altar (n.)

In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table.

Altarage (n.)

The offerings made upon the altar, or to a church.

Altarage (n.)

The profit which accrues to the priest, by reason of the altar, from the small tithes.

Altarist (n.)

A chaplain.

Altarist (n.)

A vicar of a church.

Altarpiece (n.)

The painting or piece of sculpture above and behind the altar; reredos.

Altarwise (adv.)

In the proper position of an altar, that is, at the east of a church with its ends towards the north and south.

Altazimuth (n.)

An instrument for taking azimuths and altitudes simultaneously.

Alter (v. t.)

To agitate; to affect mentally.

Alter (v. i.)

To become, in some respects, different; to vary; to change; as, the weather alters almost daily; rocks or minerals alter by exposure.

Alter (v. t.)

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

Alter (v. t.)

To geld.

Alterability (n.)

The quality of being alterable; alterableness.