| ajar1 |
partly opened, as a hinged door, window, or lid. |
| ajar2 |
not in accordance or harmonious with. |
| AK |
abbreviation of "Alaska," a U.S. state on the northwestern coast of North America between the Bering Strait and Canada. |
| a.k.a. |
abbreviation of "also known as." |
| akimbo |
with hand on hip and elbow pointed away from the body. [2 definitions] |
| akin |
related by blood; kin. [2 definitions] |
| -al1 |
characterized by; of or pertaining to. |
| -al2 |
act; action; process. |
| -al3 |
an aldehyde, or a barbiturate. |
| Al |
symbol of the chemical element aluminum. |
| AL |
abbreviation of "Alabama," a southeastern U.S. state located between Georgia and Mississippi. |
| al- |
to. |
| à la |
in the manner or style of. |
| ala |
a wing or winglike part or structure on a living organism. |
| Alabama |
a southeastern U.S. state located between Georgia and Mississippi. (abbr.: AL) |
| alabaster |
a dense, fine-grained gypsum, often white and translucent, that is often carved for ornaments and figurines. [5 definitions] |
| à la carte |
with separate charges for each item as stated on the menu. (Cf. prix fixe, table d'hôte.) |
| alack |
used to indicate dismay, sadness, or regret. |
| alacrity |
willing promptness. [2 definitions] |
| Aladdin |
in The Arabian Nights, a boy who finds a magic lamp and ring, each of which enables him to bring forth a powerful genie who can grant his every wish. |
| à la king |
diced and cooked in a cream sauce with green peppers, pimentos, and mushrooms. |