athletics |
(usu. used with a sing. verb) the study and practice of athletic development. [2 definitions] |
at-home |
a usu. informal reception of visitors and guests at one's home. |
athwart |
crossing at a slant; crosswise. [4 definitions] |
-atic |
of, or of the nature of; characterized by. |
atilt |
at a slant; tilted. |
atingle |
feeling a prickling or tingling sensation, often from excitement. |
-ation |
act; action; process. [2 definitions] |
at issue |
in dispute; being discussed. |
-ative |
causing or tending to cause. |
Atlanta |
the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia. |
Atlantic |
of or pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean. [2 definitions] |
Atlantic Ocean |
an ocean bordered by Europe and Africa on the east and the Americas on the west; Atlantic. |
Atlantic Standard Time |
the standard time used in the western Atlantic and the easternmost parts of Canada, four hours behind Greenwich time. |
Atlantis |
a mythical Atlantic island and ancient civilization west of Gibraltar that supposedly sank into the sea. |
at-large election |
an election in which every voter can vote for candidates to fill any and all vacant positions in a representative body. Unlike a single-member election, in which people can vote only for candidates who represent their particular legislative district, at-large elections allow every person to vote on each vacant position within a governing body. |
atlas |
(cap.) in Greek mythology, a Titan condemned to support the heavens on his shoulders. [5 definitions] |
Atlas Mountains |
a range of mountains in northwest Africa stretching across the southwestern part of Morocco and northern parts of Algeria and Tunisia. |
at last |
after a long time or wait; finally. |
at least |
at the lowest amount; not less than. [2 definitions] |
at leisure |
having free or spare time; not working or otherwise occupied. |
at length |
for a long time; in great detail. [2 definitions] |