| have a fit |
to experience an epileptic seizure. [2 definitions] |
| A and M |
abbreviation of "Agricultural and Mechanical." |
| a bit |
somewhat; rather; to a small extent. |
| a cappella |
without instrumental accompaniment, as choral singing. |
| à deux |
(French) of or for two, esp. in an intimate or private manner. |
| a dime a dozen |
(informal) plentiful and easily obtainable; common; cheap. |
| a drop in the bucket |
a small amount compared to what is needed. |
| a far cry |
a long way; quite different. |
| a few |
a small number of things or people. |
| a fortiori |
(Latin) for a strong reason; all the more so. |
| a hard row to hoe |
a very difficult task or situation. |
| A horizon |
the uppermost layer of soil in a geological soil profile; topsoil. |
| à la |
in the manner or style of. |
| à la carte |
with separate charges for each item as stated on the menu. (Cf. prix fixe, table d'hôte.) |
| à la king |
diced and cooked in a cream sauce with green peppers, pimentos, and mushrooms. |
| à la mode |
in fashion or in current fashion; stylish. [2 definitions] |
| a leg to stand on |
a valid or convincing basis for a point of view. |
| a little |
a small amount of something (used when the amount, though small, is nonetheless significant). [5 definitions] |
| a long row to hoe |
a very difficult task or situation. |
| a lot |
to a great degree or extent. [2 definitions] |