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Earlier in order; higher in the same page; hence, in a foregoing page. "That was said above." Dryden.

Same as Abraid. [Obs.]

At the same time; simultaneously. [Obs.] Abreast therewith began a convocation. Fuller.

aining to, or resembling, an abyss; bottomless; unending; profound. Geology gives one the same abysmal extent of time that astronomy does of space. Carlyle.

Same as Acanthus.

Same as Acaulescent.

Same as Acaulescent.

tter, and a little above it, to distinguish magnitudes of a similar kind expressed by the same letter, but differing in value, as y', y''.

Same as Accessary, n.

Gain to an heir or legatee, failure of a coheir to the same succession, or a co-legatee of the same thing, to take his share. Wharton. Kent.

The concurrence of several titles to the same proof. Accumulation of energy or power, the storing of energy by means of weights lifted or masses put in motion; electricity stored. -- An accumulation of degrees (Eng. Univ.), the taking of several together, or at smaller intervals than usual or than is allowed by the ru…

Same as Acephal.

Same as Acerose.

Methyl ketol; also, any of various homologues of the same.

Same as Acetimeter. Brande & C.

Provisions. Same as Cates. [Obs.] Spenser.

s, to achieve a feat, an exploit, an enterprise. Supposing faculties and powers to be the same, far more may be achieved in any line by the aid of a capital, invigorating motive than without it. I. Taylor.

he distinctive properties of alkalies or bases, combining with them to form salts, at the same time losing their own peculiar properties. They all contain hydrogen, united with a more negative element or radical, either alone, or more generally with oxygen, and take their names from this negative element or radical. Th…

Same as Akinesia.

Same as Acolyte.