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See Acescency, Acescent. [Obs.]

See Ascus.

etlike structure within the oral aperture. The integument is usually leathery in texture. See Illustration in Appendix.

One of the individual members of a compound ascidian. See Ascidioidea.

One of the spores contained in the asci of lichens and fungi. [See Illust. of Ascus.]

See Adscript. [Obs.]

A small membranous bladder or tube in which are inclosed the seedlike reproductive particles or sporules of lichens and certain fungi.

Having no distinct; without sexual action; as, asexual reproduction. See Fission and Gemmation.

ifferent families, somewhat resembling the true ashes in their foliage. -- Mountain ash. See Roman tree, and under Mountain.

The short upright pieces between the floor beams and rafters in garrets. See Ashlar, 2.

To request; to seek to obtain by words; to petition; to solicit; - - often with of, in the sense of from, before the person addressed. Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God. Judg. xviii. 5. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John xv. 7.…

ame is also applied to other poisonous serpents, esp. to Vipera aspis of southern Europe. See Haje.

Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass; as, a house has a southern aspect, that is, a position which faces the south.

See Wateringpot shell.

Destitute of seeds; aspermatous.

ites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen.

Asphaltic mastic or cement. See Asphalt, 2.

See Asphalt.

A European species of lavender (Lavandula spica), which produces a volatile oil. See Spike.

One who aspires; one who eagerly seeks some high position or object of attainment. In consequence of the resignations . . . the way to greatness was left clear to a new set of aspirants. Macaulay.