| arpeggio |
the playing of each note in a musical chord rapidly, one after the other rather than simultaneously. [2 definitions] |
| arquebus |
variant of harquebus. |
| arr.1 |
abbreviation of "arrival," the act of reaching a certain place or goal. |
| arr.2 |
abbreviation of "arrangement," the act of putting things in order, esp. the adaptation of a piece of music for a particular style of performance. |
| arrack |
in the Middle East and neighboring areas, any of various liquors distilled from materials such as fermented rice or molasses. |
| arraign |
to bring before a court of law to respond to a charge or indictment. [2 definitions] |
| arraignment |
an instance of being brought before a court of law to respond to a charge or indictment. |
| arrange |
to put in a desired order or configuration. [4 definitions] |
| arrangement |
the act of putting together in a decided-upon way. [6 definitions] |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| arras |
a richly woven tapestry. [2 definitions] |
| array |
to put in proper order; arrange. [6 definitions] |
| arrearage |
the condition of being in arrears or behind in the payment of a debt. [2 definitions] |
| arrears |
a debt that is late in being paid. [2 definitions] |
| arrest |
to slow down; impede; stop. [6 definitions] |
| arresting |
capable of attracting and holding attention. [2 definitions] |
| arrhythmia |
any abnormality in the rhythm or strength of the heartbeat. |
| arris |
in architecture, the edge, ridge, or line made when two surfaces meet at an angle, as in a molding. |
| arrival |
the act of reaching a certain place or goal. [2 definitions] |
| arrive |
to reach a certain place or goal. [2 definitions] |
| arrivederci |
(Italian) until next time; good-bye (used to suggest that the separation will be brief). |