alloy (a-loi'), a baser metal mixed with a finer.
aloe (al'e), a fragrant plant growing in warm climates; the American aloe is the century plant.
alteration (ol'ter-a'shun), making different; change.
alternately (al-ter'nat-li) by turns.
alternative (al-tur'na-tiv), a choice between two or more things.
amain (a-man'), with full force.
amaranth (am'a-ranth), an imaginary flower supposed never to fade.
Ambaaren (am'ba-ar'en),
ambassador (am-bas'a-der), a minister representing his ruler or country at a foreign court.
ambition (am-bish'un), desire for honor or power.