English dictionary: words starting with ala

abbreviation

All letters answered (used in personal advertisements).

noun

Any bone or other hard structure in the body of a person or animal that is shaped like a wing

Usage examples:

Most nosebleeds are controlled with direct pressure to the nasal alae or upper lip., this species h…

proper noun

A state in the south-eastern us, on the gulf of mexico; population 4,661,900 (est. 2008); capital, montgomery. it became the 22nd state of the us in 1819.

noun

A state in the southern us, whose capital city is montgomery

Usage examples:

Many schools in alabama were also closed., my father is a farmer in alabama.

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the us state of alabama or its inhabitants.

Usage examples:

His deep voice was laced with a hint of an alabaman accent

noun

A native or inhabitant of the us state of alabama.

Usage examples:

An alabaman by birth and a texan by upbringing

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the us state of alabama or its inhabitants.

Usage examples:

His deep voice was laced with a hint of an alabaman accent

noun

A native or inhabitant of the us state of alabama.

Usage examples:

An alabaman by birth and a texan by upbringing

noun

A translucent form of gypsum or calcite, typically white, often carved into ornaments.

Usage examples:

The stones used include red jasper, white oriental alabaster, yellow chalcedony, and green gabbro.

adjective

Made of alabaster.

Usage examples:

The gilded alabaster tomb of sir anthony browne

exclamation

Used to express regret or dismay.

Usage examples:

But, alas and alack… no willing extra hands around.

noun

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Usage examples:

She accepted the invitation with alacrity

proper noun

The hero of a story in the arabian nights, who finds an old lamp which, when rubbed, summons a genie who obeys the will of the owner.

noun

A store of very many interesting or unusual objects

Usage examples:

His shop, a veritable aladdin's cave of antiques, is for sale.

noun

A game played on a special playing area by players who hit a small hard ball against a wall with a device made of wicker (= very thin pieces of wood twisted together) fastened to their arm

Usage examples:

Jai alai originated in the basque region of spain over 300 years ago., in 1999, king and his wife b…

adjective

Relating to or resembling a wing or wings.

Usage examples:

We took blood from the alar vein in the wing by inserting a needle into the vein and drawing blood …

noun

A growth retardant formerly sprayed on fruit and vegetables to enhance the quality of the crop. its use is now restricted to ornamental plants owing to the potential health risks of consuming the chemical.

Usage examples:

Acsh, which had assets of $1.8 million in 1998, made its first headlines by refuting the dangers of…

noun

An anxious awareness of danger.

Usage examples:

The boat tilted and the boatmen cried out in alarm

verb

Make (someone) feel frightened, disturbed, or in danger.

noun

A device that makes a loud ringing sound to warn of danger

Usage examples:

An alarm bell goes off if the monitor's readings fall below 40., alarm bells were sounding all over…

noun

A hollow, cup-shaped, metal object that makes a ringing sound when a part hanging inside swings against its sides, or when it is hit by any hard object

Usage examples:

The school bell was ringing.

verb

Make (someone) feel frightened, disturbed, or in danger.

adjective

Frightened or concerned that one may be in danger or that something undesirable will happen.

Usage examples:

They didn't seem too alarmed

adjective

Worrying or disturbing.

Usage examples:

Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate

verb

Make (someone) feel frightened, disturbed, or in danger.

adverb

In a worrying or disturbing way.

Usage examples:

All of a sudden, the bell sounds, rather alarmingly

noun

Someone who exaggerates a danger and so causes needless worry or panic.

Usage examples:

The problem is a fabrication by alarmists

adjective

Creating needless worry or panic.

Usage examples:

Alarmist rumours

noun

Someone who exaggerates a danger and so causes needless worry or panic.

Usage examples:

The problem is a fabrication by alarmists

adjective

Creating needless worry or panic.

Usage examples:

Alarmist rumours

noun

An anxious awareness of danger.

Usage examples:

The boat tilted and the boatmen cried out in alarm

verb

Make (someone) feel frightened, disturbed, or in danger.

exclamation

Used to express grief, pity, or concern.

Usage examples:

Alas, my funds have some limitations

abbreviation

Alaska.

proper noun

The largest state of the us, in the extreme north-west of north america, with coasts on the arctic and north pacific oceans and on the bering sea; population 686,293 (est. 2008); capital, juneau. the territory was purchased from russia in 1867 and became the 49th state of the us in 1959.

noun

A state in the northwestern us, whose capital city is juneau

Usage examples:

The man is very popular in alaska., in alaska small planes are used almost like buses.

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the us state of alaska.

Usage examples:

He loved the unique alaskan scenery

noun

A native or inhabitant of the us state of alaska.

Usage examples:

Alaskans are incredibly proud of their state

noun

A dish consisting of a cake base with ice cream on top covered with meringue (= a mixture made of sugar and the white part of eggs) that is cooked for a very short time at a high temperature