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Not simultaneous; not concurrent in time; --opposed to synchronous.

A figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton.

h century. Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith.…

Opposed to theology; atheistic. Bp. Montagu.

Not transmitting heat; -- opposed to diathermanous.

istance. -- Athwart ships, across the ship from side to side, or in that direction; -- opposed to fore and aft.

A blasting powder or dynamite composed of nitroglycerin, wood fiber, sodium nitrate, and magnesium carbonate.

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.

To begin to affect; to begin to act upon, injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste. On the fourth of March he was attacked by fever. Macaulay. Hydrofluoric acid . . . attacks the glass. B. Stewart.

ng; to attempt a bold flight. Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night's repose. Longfellow.

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.

To assume affected attitudes; to strike an attitude; to pose. Maria, who is the most picturesque figure, was put to attitudinize at the harp. Hannah More.

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

le of property to the highest bidder, esp. by a person licensed and authorized for the purpose; a vendue.

A person who sells by auction; a person whose business it is to dispose of goods or lands by public sale to the highest or best bidder.