alma mater |
the school, college, or university at which one has studied. [2 definitions] |
almanac |
a published collection of interesting and useful facts about many different subjects. [3 definitions] |
almighty |
having absolute power; all-powerful, as a deity. [3 definitions] |
almond |
a tree of the rose family that is native to warm temperate regions, closely related to the cherry. [6 definitions] |
almoner |
one who distributes money or other gifts to the poor, esp. on behalf of an institution or royalty. |
almost |
not quite all; nearly. |
alms |
a charitable gift, esp. of money, given to the poor. |
almshouse |
(old-fashioned) an institution financed from public funds that provides shelter to those in need; poorhouse. [2 definitions] |
aloe |
any of a genus of mostly African plants that have thick, jagged leaves and bear red or yellow flowers. [2 definitions] |
aloe vera |
a plant with spiky leaves that contain a juice thought to heal cuts and burns. [2 definitions] |
aloft |
in or toward a high location. |
aloha |
in Hawaii, a welcome, hello, or good-bye. [2 definitions] |
alone |
separate from everyone or everything else; solitary. [5 definitions] |
along |
by or through the length of; next to. [5 definitions] |
a long row to hoe |
a very difficult task or situation. |
alongshore |
near, at, or along the seashore. |
alongside |
along, near, or by the side of. [2 definitions] |
aloof |
uninvolved or distant; indifferent. [2 definitions] |
a lot |
to a great degree or extent. [2 definitions] |
aloud |
in an audible voice; not in silence or a whisper. [2 definitions] |
alp |
a tall mountain. |