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A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies. Franklin.

A constituent particle of matter, or a molecule supposed to be made up of subordinate particles.

efinite proportions (Chem.), teaches that chemical combinations take place between the supposed ultimate particles or atoms of bodies, in some simple ratio, as of one to one, two to three, or some other, always expressible in whole numbers. -- Atomic weight (Chem.), the weight of the atom of an element as compared wit…

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

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

Disposed to attempt; adventurous. [Obs.] Daniel.

eration; earnest consideration, thought, or regard; obedient or affectionate heed; the supposed power or faculty of attending. They say the tongues of dying men Enforce attention like deep harmony. Shak.

or position of a person or an animal, or the manner in which the parts of his body are disposed; position assumed or studied to serve a purpose; as, a threatening attitude; an attitude of entreaty.

Repentant from fear of punishment; having attrition of grief for sin; -- opposed to contrite.

dea or the properties of the term from which it is derived; as, dullard, one very dull. Opposed to diminutive. Gibbs.

ium, or exhalation from a substance, as the aroma of flowers, the odor of the blood, a supposed fertilizing emanation from the pollen of flowers, etc.

rly called northern lights. A luminous meteoric phenomenon, visible only at night, and supposed to be of electrical origin. This species of light usually appears in streams, ascending toward the zenith from a dusky line or bank, a few degrees above the northern horizon; when reaching south beyond the zenith, it forms w…

Of or pertaining to the monarchy composed of Austria and Hungary.

One who is supposed to rise or spring from the ground or the soil he inhabits; one of the original inhabitants or aborigines; a native; -- commonly in the plural. This title was assumed by the ancient Greeks, particularly the Athenians.

, sent in from another point, will be transmitted until after the first alarm has been disposed of.

elf-nourishment; -- said of all plants in which photosynthetic activity takes place, as opposed to parasitism or saprophytism.

An inordinate desire for some supposed good. All are taught an avarice of praise. Goldsmith.

A contribution to a loss or charge which has been imposed upon one of several for the general benefit; damage done by sea perils.

ne bivalves, having a pearly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird.

To maintain a just or true; to vouch for. We might be disposed to question its authencity, it if were not avouched by the full evidence. Milman.