English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Dictionary

Astun (v. t.)

To stun.

Asturian (a.)

Of or pertaining to Asturias in Spain.

Asturian (n.)

A native of Asturias.

Astute (a.)

Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.

Astylar (a.)

Without columns or pilasters.

Astyllen (n.)

A small dam to prevent free passage of water in an adit or level.

Asunder (adv.)

Apart; separate from each other; into parts; in two; separately; into or in different pieces or places.

Asura (n.)

An enemy of the gods, esp. one of a race of demons and giants.

Aswail (n.)

The sloth bear (Melursus labiatus) of India.

Asweve (v. t.)

To stupefy.

Aswing (adv.)

In a state of swinging.

Aswoon (adv.)

In a swoon.

Aswooned (adv.)

In a swoon.

Asyla (pl. )

of Asylum

Asylum (n.)

An institution for the protection or relief of some class of destitute, unfortunate, or afflicted persons; as, an asylum for the aged, for the blind, or for the insane; a lunatic asylum; an orphan asylum.

Asylum (n.)

Any place of retreat and security.

Asylum (n.)

A sanctuary or place of refuge and protection, where criminals and debtors found shelter, and from which they could not be forcibly taken without sacrilege.

Asylums (pl. )

of Asylum

Asymmetral (a.)

Incommensurable; also, unsymmetrical.

Asymmetric (a.)

Alt. of Asymmetrical