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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. As·tūte', a.p. 87Critically examining or discerning; subtle; cunning. Syn. — Shrewd; keen; eagle-eyed; penetrating; cunning; sagacious; subtle; wily; crafty.
  2. As-tūte'ly, adv.p. 87Shrewdly; sharply; subtilely.
  3. As-tūte'ness, n.p. 87Shrewdness; cunning.
  4. A-sty'lar, a.p. 87(Arch.) Without columns or pilasters. Weale.
  5. A-sŭn'der, adv.p. 87Apart; into parts; separately. I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder. Zech. xi. 10.
  6. A-swōon', adv.p. 87In a swoon. [Obs.] Gower.
  7. A-sȳ'lum, n.p. 87A sanctuary or place of refuge and protection, where criminals and debtors found shelter, and from which they could not be taken without sacrilege. In later times Christian churches were regarded as…
  8. A-sym'me-tral or A-sym-mēt'ri-cal, a.p. 87Not having symmetry or commensurability. [Rare.] Cudworth.
  9. A-sym'me-trōus, a.p. 87Asymmetrical; incommensurable. [Obs.] Barrow.
  10. A-sy̆m'me-try, n.p. 87The want of proportion between the parts of a thing. 2. (Math.) Incommensurability; the want of a common measure between two quantities. Barrow.
  11. Ăs′ymp-tōte, n.p. 87A line which approaches nearer and nearer to some curve; but, though infinitely extended, would never meet it. This may be conceived as a tangent to a curve at an infinite distance.
  12. As'ymp-tŏt'ic or As'ymp-tŏt'ic-al, a.p. 87Pertaining to, or partaking of the nature of, an asymptote; as, asymptotical lines or surfaces.
  13. A-sÿn'ar-tēte, a.p. 87Disconnected; not fitted or adjusted. Asynartete sentences, those of which the members are not united by connective particles; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. Brande.—Asynartete verse (Pros.), a…
  14. Ăs'yn-dĕt'ic, a.p. 87Pertaining to, or distinguished by the use of, asyndeton, or the omission of conjunctions.
  15. A-sýn'de-ton, n.p. 87(Rhet.) A figure which omits the connective; as, veni, vidi, vici. It stands opposed to polysyndeton, which is a multiplication of connectives. Campbell.
  16. At, prep.p. 87Primarily, this word expresses the relations of presence, nearness in place or time, or direction toward; as, at the ninth hour; at the house; to aim at a mark. It is less definite than in or on; at…
  17. Ăt'a-bāl, n.p. 87A kettle-drum; a kind of tabor, used by the Moors. Croly.
  18. A-tăc'a-mite, n.p. 87(Min.) A native oxychloride of copper, originally found, in the form of sand, in the desert of Atacama, between Chili and Peru. Dana.
  19. At'a-ghan, n.p. 87See YATAGHAN.
  20. At'a-măn, n.p. 87A hetman, or chief of the Cossacks.
  21. Ăt'a-răx'i-ȧ or Ăt'a-rax-yp. 87Ăt'a-rax-y, n. [Fr. ataraxie, Gr. ἀταραξία, from ἀτάρακτος, not disturbed by passion, from ἀ priv. and ταρακτός, disturbed, from ταράσσειν, to disturb.] Calmness of mind; — a term used by the stoics…
  22. A-taunt' or A-taunt'o, adv.p. 87(Naut.) Fully rigged, as a vessel.
  23. Ăt'a-vĭsm, n.p. 87(Med.) The recurrence of any peculiarity or disease of an ancestor in a subsequent generation, after an intermission for a generation or two. 2. The recurrence of the original type of a species in…
  24. A-tăx'i-ȧ or Ăt'ax-yp. 87Ăt'ax-y, n. [Fr. ataxie, Gr. ἀταξία, from ἄτακτος, out of order, from ἀ priv. and τακτός, ordered, arranged, from τάσσειν, to put in order.] 1. Want of order; disturbance; irregularity. Neither is…
  25. A-tăx'ic, a.p. 87(Med.) Irregular; characterized by great irregularity. Ataxic fever, malignant typhous fever, so called by Pinel.
  26. At'che, n.p. 87In Turkey, a small silver coin, value about six or seven mills. See ASPER, n.
  27. Ātep. 87the preterit of eat. See EAT.
  28. Ā'tē, n.p. 87(Myth.) The goddess of revenge.
  29. Ăt'e-lēne, a.p. 87Destitute of regular forms in the genus; imperfect.
  30. Ăt'e-li-er', n.p. 87A workshop; a studio.
  31. A-tĕl'lan, a.p. 87Relating to farcical dramas at Atella, in ancient Italy.
  32. A-tĕl'lan, n.p. 87A dramatic representation, satirical or licentious. Shaftesbury.
  33. Ăt'e-lop. 87A prefix to many words, implying imperfection:—as, atelo-glossia, malformation of the tongue; atelo-cheilia, of the lips; atelo-prosopia, of the face; atelo-stomia, of the mouth; atelo-encephalia…
  34. A-thăl'a-mous, a.p. 87(Bot.) Not furnished with shields or beds for the spores, as the thallus of certain lichens. Brande.
  35. Ath'a-măn/tine, n.p. 87(Chem.) A crystalline, fatty substance, obtained from the root of Athamanta oreoselinum. Eng. Cyc.
  36. Ăth/a-nā'sian, a.p. 87Pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, in the fourth century. Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but…
  37. Ăth'a-nôr, n.p. 87A digesting furnace, formerly used in chemical operations, so constructed as to maintain a uniform and durable heat. Chambers.
  38. Ā'the-ism, n.p. 87The disbelief or denial of the existence of a God, or supreme intelligent Being. Atheism is a ferocious system, that leaves nothing above us to excite awe, nor around us to awaken tenderness. R. Hall.
  39. Ā'the-īst, n.p. 87One who disbelieves or denies the existence of a God, or supreme intelligent Being. An atheist's laugh's a poor exchange For Deity offended. Burns. Syn.—Infidel; unbeliever. See INFIDEL.
  40. Ā'the-ist'ic or Ā'the-ist'ic-al, a.p. 87Pertaining to, implying, or containing atheism;—applied to things; as, atheistic doctrines or opinions. “Atheistical explications of natural effects.” Barrow. 2. Disbelieving the existence of a God…
  41. Ā'the-ist'ic-al-ly, adv.p. 87In an atheistic manner; impiously.
  42. Ā'the-ĭst'ic-al-ness, n.p. 87The quality of being atheistical. Hammond.
  43. Ā'the-īze, v. i.p. 87To discourse or argue as an atheist. [Obs.] Cudworth.
  44. Ā'the-īze, v. t.p. 87To render atheistic. They endeavored to atheize one another. Berkeley.
  45. Ăth'e-nē'um or Ăth'e-næ'um, n.p. 87(Gr. Antiq.) A gymnasium in ancient Athens, dedicated to Minerva, where poets, philosophers, and rhetoricians were in the habit of assembling to repeat their compositions, and instruct youth. 2. An…
  46. A·thē'ni·an, a.p. 88(Geog.) Pertaining to Athens, the metropolis of Greece.
  47. A-thē'ni-an, n.p. 88A native or inhabitant of Athens.
  48. Ā'the-o-lō'gi-an, n.p. 88One who is the opposite to a theologian. [Obs.] Heyward.
  49. Ā·the·ōl'o·gy, n.p. 88Atheism. [Obs.] Swift.
  50. Ā'the-ōus, a.p. 88Atheistic; impious. [Obs.] Milton.
  51. A-thĕr’ma-noŭs, a.p. 88(Chem.) Not transmitting heat;—opposed to diathermanous. Melloni.
  52. Ăth'ē-rō'mă, n.p. 88(Med.) A species of tumor containing matter like pap or plaster. Dunglison.
  53. Ath'e-rōm'a-toüs, a.p. 88(Med.) Pertaining to, or having the qualities of, an atheroma. Wiseman.
  54. A-thirst', a.p. 88Wanting drink; thirsty. 2. Having a keen appetite or desire. “Athirst for battle.” Cowper.
  55. Ăth'lēte, n.p. 88(Antiq.) One who contended for the prize in the public games. Hence, 2. A contender for victory. “Until she be an athlete bold.” Tennyson.
  56. Ath-lĕt'ic, a.p. 88Belonging to wrestling, boxing, running, and other manly exercises and sports, which were practiced by the ancients. Hence, 2. Strong; lusty; robust; vigorous. “Athletic soundness and vigor of…
  57. Ath-lĕt'ic-al-ly, adv.p. 88In an athletic manner.
  58. Ath-lēt'i-cĭsm, n.p. 88Athleticism. [Rare.]
  59. Ath'le-tĭsm, n.p. 88The act of contending at the public games; muscular strength. [Rare.]
  60. A-thwart', prep.p. 88Across; from side to side of. “Athwart the thicket low.” Tennyson. 2. (Naut.) Across the line of a ship’s course; as, a fleet standing athwart our course. Athwart hawse, across the stem of another…