| allotropy |
the existence of some chemical elements in more than one structural form. |
| allottee |
one who receives an allotment. |
| all-out |
using every resource or means available. |
| allover |
covering, or repeated over, an entire surface. |
| all over |
in every part of something; everywhere. |
| all over with |
completely finished; over. |
| allow |
to permit; let; [5 definitions] |
| allowable |
capable of being allowed; permissible. |
| allowance |
that which is allowed. [3 definitions] |
| allowedly |
admittedly. |
| allow for |
to take into consideration; make provision for. |
| alloy |
a combined form of two or more metals, or of a metal with a nonmetal, sometimes using an inferior ingredient with a more costly one. [5 definitions] |
| all-points |
sent out in all directions or to all receivers wherever they happen to be. |
| all-purpose |
useful for many purposes; versatile. |
| all right |
meeting minimum standards; satisfactorily. [5 definitions] |
| all-round |
all-around. |
| All Saints' Day |
in some Christian churches, a festival on November 1 that celebrates all the saints; Allhallows. |
| all set |
completely ready. [2 definitions] |
| All Souls' Day |
in some Christian churches, a day of prayer for the dead, usu. on November 2. |
| allspice |
the aromatic berry of a West Indian tree of the myrtle family, or the tree itself. [2 definitions] |
| all-star |
made up entirely of superior performers. [2 definitions] |