Aeronautics. The science of flying.

Anterior. Meaning the front or forward margin or portion of a body.

Artifices. Any artificial product, or workmanship.

Axially. Through the central portion. Thus, the shaft which goes through a cylinder is axially arranged.

Automatic. A thing which operates by its own mechanism; a contrivance which is made in such a manner that it will run without manual operation or care.

Alertness. Quick; being active.

Apex. The point at which two lines meet; also the extreme pointed end of a conical figure.

Ascension. Moving upwardly.

Accessories. The parts of a machine, or artielee which may ha used in connection therewith.

Anemometer. An instrument for measuring the force or the velocity of wind.