Definition of an

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An () This word is properly an adjective, but is commonly called the indefinite article. It is used before nouns of the singular number only, and signifies one, or any, but somewhat less emphatically. In such expressions as twice an hour, once an age, a shilling an ounce (see 2d A, 2), it has a distributive force, and is equivalent to each, every..

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Hem :: Hem (n.) The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen raveling..
Landslide :: Landslide (n.) The land which slips down.
Accusant :: Accusant (n.) An accuser.
Draw :: Draw (n.) A lot or chance to be drawn.
Where :: Where (adv.) At or in what place; hence, in what situation, position, or circumstances; -- used interrogatively..
Behind :: Behind (a.) Left after the departure of, whether this be by removing to a distance or by death..
Prytany :: Prytany (n.) The period during which the presidency of the senate belonged to the prytanes of the section.
Adze :: Adze (n.) A carpenter's or cooper's tool, formed with a thin arching blade set at right angles to the handle. It is used for chipping or slicing away the surface of wood..
Confucian :: Confucian (a.) Of, or relating to, Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher and teacher..
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To rest; to depend; to rely; to stand; to insist.
Noier :: Noier (n.) An annoyer.
Fossilism :: Fossilism (n.) The state of being extremely antiquated in views and opinions.
Orchestra :: Orchestra (n.) The place in any public hall appropriated to a band of instrumental musicians.
Aard-vark :: Aard-vark (n.) An edentate mammal, of the genus Orycteropus, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of Southern Africa. It burrows in the ground, and feeds entirely on ants, which it catches with its long, slimy tongue..
Knag :: Knag (n.) The prong of an antler.
Confectioner :: Confectioner (n.) One whose occupation it is to make or sell confections, candies, etc..
Cudgel :: Cudgel (n.) A staff used in cudgel play, shorter than the quarterstaff, and wielded with one hand; hence, any heavy stick used as a weapon..
Sanctify :: Sanctify (v. t.) To impart or impute sacredness, venerableness, inviolability, title to reverence and respect, or the like, to; to secure from violation; to give sanction to..
Panicled :: Panicled (a.) Furnished with panicles; arranged in, or like, panicles; paniculate..
Radiant :: Radiant (a.) Beaming with vivacity and happiness; as, a radiant face..
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