Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

A la bonne heure—Well-timed; very well. Fr. 50

A l'abri—Under shelter. Fr.

A la chandelle la chèvre semble demoiselle—By candlelight a goat looks like a young lady. Fr. Pr.

A la dérobée—By stealth. Fr.

A la fin saura-t-on qui a mangé le lard—We shall know in the end who ate the bacon. Fr. Pr.

A la française—In the French fashion. Fr. 55

A la lettre—Literally. Fr.

A la mode—According to the fashion. Fr.

A l'amour satisfait tout son charme est ôté—When love is satisfied all the charm of it is gone. Corneille.

A la portée de tout le monde—Within reach of every one. Fr.