Of or pertaining to the atmosphere; of the nature of, or resembling, the atmosphere; as, atmospheric air; the atmospheric envelope of the earth.

In relation to the atmosphere.

The science or a treatise on the atmosphere.

Producing only asexual individuals, as the eggs of certain annelids.

A porridge or gruel of maize meal and water, milk, or the like.

A coral island or islands, consisting of a belt of coral reef, partly submerged, surrounding a central lagoon or depression; a lagoon island.

To reduce to atoms.

a bomb of great power in which the explosive energy is derived from the nuclear fission of a fissionable material, such as plutonium or uranium-235. It is a type of nuclear weapon. The strength of an atom bomb is measured in kilotons, i.e. the equivalent energy released by explosion of a thousand tons of TNT. The first atomic bomb was manufactured in 1945.

Of or pertaining to atoms.

In an atomic manner; in accordance with the atomic philosophy.

An atomist.

Atomism.

Degree of atomic attraction; equivalence; valence; also (a later use) the number of atoms in an elementary molecule. See Valence.

separating something into fine particles.

a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine spray.

The doctrine of atoms. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.

One who holds to the atomic philosophy or theory.

Of or pertaining to atoms; relating to atomism.

divided into separate and often disparate elements.

The act of reducing to atoms, or very minute particles; or the state of being so reduced.

To reduce to atoms, or to fine spray.

One who, or that which, atomizes; esp., an instrument for reducing a liquid to spray for disinfecting, cooling, or perfuming.

The doctrine of atoms.

A skeleton.

Admitting an atonement; capable of being atoned for; expiable.

of or pertaining to atonalism.

the absence of a key; alternative to the diatonic system.

To set at one; to reduce to concord; to reconcile, as parties at variance; to appease.

Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; concord.

One who makes atonement.

A word that has no accent.

lack of normal muscular tension or tonus.

Want of tone; weakness of the system, or of any organ, especially of such as are contractile.

On or at the top.

A person much given to melancholy; a hypochondriac.

Affected with melancholy; atrabilious.

Melancholy; atrabilious.

Of or pertaining to atra bilis or black bile, a fluid formerly supposed to be produced by the kidneys.

Melancholic or hypochondriac; atrabiliary.

Black, like ink; inky; atramental.

Like ink; suitable for making ink. Sulphate of iron (copperas, green vitriol) is called atramentarious, as being used in making ink.

Of or pertaining to ink; inky; black, like ink; as, atramental galls; atramentous spots.

To surpass in council.

To outrun.

Absence or closure of a natural passage or channel of the body; imperforation.

Of or pertaining to an atrium.

the type genus of the Atrichornithidae.

a antural family comprising the scrubbirds.

relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart.

Just hove clear of the ground; -- said of the anchor. Sheeted home, hoisted taut up and ready for trimming; -- said of sails. Hoisted up and ready to be swayed across; -- said of yards.

a genus of plants of the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae); its members include species called orach and saltbush.

A square hall lighted from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels. An open court with a porch or gallery around three or more sides; especially at the entrance of a basilica or other church. The name was extended in the Middle Ages to the open churchyard or cemetery.

A kind of ch/topod larva in which no circles of cilia are developed.

Extremely heinous; full of enormous wickedness; as, atrocious guilt or deeds.

the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane.

Enormous wickedness; extreme heinousness or cruelty.

a genus of plants of the nightshade family, including the belladonna (Atropa belladonna).

Relating to atrophy.

Affected with atrophy, as a tissue or organ; arrested in development at a very early stage; rudimentary.

To waste away; to dwindle.

A poisonous, white, crystallizable alkaloid, extracted from the Atropa belladonna, or deadly nightshade, and the Datura Stramonium, or thorn apple. It is remarkable for its power in dilating the pupil of the eye. Called also daturine.

A condition of the system produced by long use of belladonna.

Not inverted; orthotropous.

Coal-black; very black.

A extinct genus of Branchiopoda, very common in Silurian limestones.

See Atabal.

An attachment.

Capable of being attached; esp., liable to be taken by writ or precept.

One attached to another person or thing, as a part of a suite or staff. Specifically: One attached to an embassy.

A flat, rectangular, usually rigid briefcase commonly used to carry documents for business purposes.

fastened together.

The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an attachment to a friend, or to a party.

The act of attacking, or falling on with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense.

Capable of being attacked.

affected by disease.

One who attacks.

A species of sand grouse (Syrrghaptes Pallasii) found in Asia and rarely in southern Europe.

See Yataghan.

Attainment.

The quality of being attainable; attainableness.

Capable of being attained or reached by efforts of the mind or body; capable of being compassed or accomplished by efforts directed to the object.

The quality of being attainable; attainability.

The act of attainting, or the state of being attainted; the extinction of the civil rights and capacities of a person, consequent upon sentence of death or outlawry; as, an act of attainder.

The act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching; hence, the act of obtaining by efforts.

A touch or hit.

Attainder; attainture; conviction.

Attainder; disgrace.

Same as Attle.

To pierce; to attack.

To corrupt; to defile; to contaminate.

A fragrant essential oil; esp., a volatile and highly fragrant essential oil obtained from the petals of roses.

To take to task; to blame.

To taste or cause to taste.

a type of skewer with an ornamental handle which is used for holding foods for presentation at the table, but not while cooking.

To reduce, modify, or moderate, by mixture; to temper; to regulate, as temperature.

A tempering, or mixing in due proportion.

Temperance; attemperament.

To attemper.

The act of attempering or regulating.

Temperately.

Attemperament.

A essay, trial, or endeavor; an undertaking; an attack, or an effort to gain a point; esp. an unsuccessful, as contrasted with a successful, effort.

Capable of being attempted, tried, or attacked.

One who attempts; one who essays anything.

Disposed to attempt; adventurous.

To apply the mind, or pay attention, with a view to perceive, understand, or comply; to pay regard; to heed; to listen; -- usually followed by to.

Attention; regard; careful application.

The quality of attending or accompanying; attendance; an attendant.

One who attends or accompanies in any character whatever, as a friend, companion, servant, agent, or suitor.

Intent.

One who, or that which, attends.

An attendant circumstance.

Attention; heed.

An attempt; an assault.

The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or special consideration; earnest consideration, thought, or regard; obedient or affectionate heed; the supposed power or faculty of attending.

seizing the attention

of or pertaining to attention.

Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.

the quality of paying careful attention; attentiveness to detail.

Attentively.