Abreast :: Abreast (adv.) Side by side, with breasts in a line; as, Two men could hardly walk abreast..

Abreast :: Abreast (adv.) Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam; -- with of..

Abreast :: Abreast (adv.) Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science..

Abreast :: Abreast (adv.) At the same time; simultaneously.

Addison's Disease :: Addison's disease () A morbid condition causing a peculiar brownish discoloration of the skin, and thought, at one time, to be due to disease of the suprarenal capsules (two flat triangular bodies covering the upper part of the kidneys), but now known not to be dependent upon this causes exclusively. It is usually fatal..

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) To measure.

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture..

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) The measure of a thing; dimensions; size.

Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff..

Admeasurer :: Admeasurer (n.) One who admeasures.

Ambergrease :: Ambergrease (n.) See Ambergris.

Appeasable :: Appeasable (a.) Capable of being appeased or pacified; placable.

Appease :: Appease (v. t.) To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify; to dispel (anger or hatred); as, to appease the tumult of the ocean, or of the passions; to appease hunger or thirst..

Appeasement :: Appeasement (n.) The act of appeasing, or the state of being appeased; pacification..

Appeaser :: Appeaser (n.) One who appeases; a pacifier.

Appeasing :: Appeasing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Appeas.

Appeasive :: Appeasive (a.) Tending to appease.

Archtreasurer :: Archtreasurer (n.) A chief treasurer. Specifically, the great treasurer of the German empire..

Areas :: Areas (pl. ) of Are.

Azaleas :: Azaleas (pl. ) of Azale.

Basedow''s Disease :: Basedow's disease () A disease characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; -- called also exophthalmic goiter..

Beast :: Beast (n.) Any living creature; an animal; -- including man, insects, etc..

Beast :: Beast (n.) Any four-footed animal, that may be used for labor, food, or sport; as, a beast of burden..

Beast :: Beast (n.) As opposed to man: Any irrational animal.

Beast :: Beast (n.) Fig.: A coarse, brutal, filthy, or degraded fellow..

Beast :: Beast (n.) A game at cards similar to loo.

Beast :: Beast (n.) A penalty at beast, omber, etc. Hence: To be beasted, to be beaten at beast, omber, etc..

Beasthood :: Beasthood (n.) State or nature of a beast.

Beastings :: Beastings (n. pl.) See Biestings.

Beastlihead :: Beastlihead (n.) Beastliness.

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