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as - n. & v. esp. US sl. an overdose, esp. of a narcotic drug. intr. (OD's, OD'd, OD'ing)... [more]
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as - n. (as int. or in oaths) archaic = GOD. [corruption]... [more]
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as - prob. abbr. of orl (or oll) korrect, joc. form of 'all correct']... [more]
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as - v.tr. (past part. gilded or as adj. in sense 1 gilt) 1 cover ... [more]
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as - v., n., adj., & adv. tr. 1 (often absol. or as int. of anger or annoyance, = may... [more]
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as - v.tr. (past bespoke; past part. bespoken or as adj. bespoke) 1 engage in advance.... [more]
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as - past part. of DO(1). 1 colloq. socially acceptable (the done thing; it ... [more]
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as - supplanting ye because of the more frequent use of the obj. case, and thou and thee... [more]
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asbestine - n. 1 a fibrous silicate mineral that is incombustible.... [more]
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asbestosis - n. a lung disease resulting from the inhalation of asbestos particles. ... [more]
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ascensional - n. 1 the act or an instance of ascending. 2 (Ascension)... [more]
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ascent - n. 1 the act or an instance of ascending. 2 a an upward... [more]
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ascesis - n. the practice of self-discipline. [Gk askesis training f. askeo exercise]... [more]
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ascetic - n. & adj. a person who practises severe self-discipline and abstains from all forms... [more]
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ascetically - n. & adj. a person who practises severe self-discipline and abstains from all forms... [more]
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asceticism - n. & adj. a person who practises severe self-discipline and abstains from all forms... [more]
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ascribable - v.tr. (usu. foll. by to) 1 attribute or impute ... [more]
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ascribe - v.tr. (usu. foll. by to) 1 attribute or impute ... [more]
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ascription - n. 1 the act or an instance of ascribing. 2 a preacher's words ascribing [more]
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asepsis - n. 1 the absence of harmful bacteria, viruses, or other micro-organisms. 2 a method... [more]
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asexuality - adj. Biol. 1 without sex or sexual organs. 2 (of reproduction) not involving the... [more]
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asexually - adj. Biol. 1 without sex or sexual organs. 2 (of reproduction) not involving the... [more]
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ashbin - n. a receptacle for the disposal of ashes. ... [more]
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ashet - n. Sc. & NZ a large plate or dish. [F assiette]... [more]
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ashlar - n. 1 a large square-cut stone used in building. 2 masonry made of ashlars. 3 such... [more]
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ashy - adj. (ashier, ashiest) 1 = ASHEN(1). 2 covered with ashes. ... [more]
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asinine - adj. 1 stupid. 2 of or concerning asses; like an ass. asininity n. [L asininus... [more]
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asininity - adj. 1 stupid. 2 of or concerning asses; like an ass. asininity n. [L asininus... [more]
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askari - n. (pl. same or askaris) an East African soldier or policeman. [Arab. ' askari soldier]... [more]
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asker - v. 1 tr. call for an answer to or about (ask her... [more]
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aslant - adv. & prep. obliquely or at a slant. obliquely across (lay aslant the path). ... [more]
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Aslef - abbr. (in the UK) Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen. ... [more]
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ASM - abbr. air-to-surface missile. ... [more]
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aspectual - n. 1 a a particular component or feature of a matter (only one aspect of the problem).... [more]
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asperity - n. (pl. -ies) 1 harshness or sharpness of temper or tone .... [more]
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asperse - v.tr. (often foll. by with) attack the reputation of; calumniate. [ME, = besprinkle,... [more]
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aspersion - n. cast aspersions on attack the reputation or integrity of. [L aspersio (as ASPERSE,... [more]
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asphalter - n. & v. 1 a dark bituminous pitch occurring naturally or made from petroleum. 2... [more]
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asphaltic - n. & v. 1 a dark bituminous pitch occurring naturally or made from petroleum. 2... [more]
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asphyxial - n. a lack of oxygen in the blood , causing unconsciousness... [more]
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asphyxiant - n. a lack of oxygen in the blood , causing unconsciousness... [more]
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asphyxiate - v.tr. cause (a person) to have asphyxia; suffocate. asphyxiation n. asphyxiator... [more]
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asphyxiation - v.tr. cause (a person) to have asphyxia; suffocate. asphyxiation n. asphyxiator... [more]
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asphyxiator - v.tr. cause (a person) to have asphyxia; suffocate. asphyxiation n. asphyxiator... [more]
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aspic - n. a savoury meat jelly used as a garnish or to contain game, eggs, etc. [F, = ASP,... [more]
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aspirant - adj. & n. (usu. foll. by to, after, for) aspiring. a person who aspires. [F aspirant... [more]
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asquint - predic.adj. & adv. (usu. look asquint). 1 to one side; from the corner of an eye.... [more]
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assai - adv. Mus. very (adagio assai). [It.]... [more]
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assail - v.tr. 1 make a strong or concerted attack on. 2 make a resolute start on (a task).... [more]
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assailable - v.tr. 1 make a strong or concerted attack on. 2 make a resolute start on (a task).... [more]
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assailant - n. a person who attacks another physically or verbally. [F (as ASSAIL)]... [more]
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assaulter - n. & v. 1 a violent physical or verbal attack.... [more]
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assegai - n. (also assagai) a slender iron-tipped spear of hard wood ,... [more]
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assenter - v. & n. intr. (usu. foll. by to) 1 express agreement (assented to my view). 2 consent... [more]
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assentient - adj. & n. assenting. a person who assents. [L assentire (as ASSENT, -ENT)]... [more]
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asserting - n. the aggressive promotion of oneself, one's views, etc. self-asserting adj.... [more]
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assertive - n. the aggressive promotion of oneself, one's views, etc. self-asserting adj.... [more]
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assertively - adj. 1 tending to assert oneself; forthright, positive. 2 dogmatic. assertively... [more]
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