Index of English words, starting with "al"

(1) - Aliquot (a.) An aliquot part of a number or quantity is one which will divide it without a remainder; thus, 5 is an aliquot part of 15. Opposed to aliquant.

(1) - Aliunde (adv. & a.) From another source; from elsewhere; as, a case proved aliunde; evidence aliunde.

(1) - Alive (a.) Of all living (by way of emphasis).
(2) - Alive (a.) Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
(3) - Alive (a.) Sprightly; lively; brisk.
(4) - Alive (a.) Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.
(5) - Alive (a.) In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
(6) - Alive (a.) Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.

(1) - Alizarin (n.) A coloring principle, C14H6O2(OH)2, found in madder, and now produced artificially from anthracene. It produces the Turkish reds.