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The first letter of the Greek alphabet (A, a).

A set of letters or symbols in a fixed order, used to represent the basic sounds of a language.

This word does not appear in standard English dictionaries. It may be a misspelling, a specialized term, or a proper noun not in common usage.

A major mountain range in Europe, extending across eight countries: France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia.

Before or by now or the time in question.

Satisfactory but not especially good.

In addition; too.

A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making offerings or sacrifices to a deity.

To change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.

Past tense and past participle of alter; changed in character or composition.

To occur in turns; to follow one after another repeatedly.

One of two or more available possibilities.

Despite the fact that; even though.

The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

Completely; totally.

A lightweight, silver-white metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust. (Chemical symbol: Al, atomic number: 13)

At all times; on every occasion.

(informal) Short for Alzheimer's disease; a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes.

First person singular present tense of "be."

A person who engages in an activity, especially a sport or art, for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.

Plural of amateur; people who engage in activities for pleasure rather than professionally, or who lack professional skill.

Greatly surprised or astonished; filled with wonder.

Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.

In a way that causes great surprise or wonder.

(Greek mythology) A member of a legendary race of female warriors believed to live in Scythia or elsewhere on the edge of the known world.

A diplomatic official of the highest rank sent by one country as its long-term representative to another country.

A hard, translucent fossilized tree resin, typically yellowish-brown in color, used in jewelry and decoration.

A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Plural of ambition; strong desires to achieve things, or specific goals one is striving toward.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

A vehicle specially equipped for transporting sick or injured people to a hospital, typically with emergency medical equipment and personnel.

A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

Past tense and past participle of ambush; attacked from a concealed position.

Used at the end of a prayer or hymn, meaning "so be it."

A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, document, or piece of legislation.

Reparation or compensation for a loss or injury; something done to make up for wrongdoing.

The United States of America.

Relating to or characteristic of the United States or its people.

Plural of American; citizens or inhabitants of the United States of America.

(informal) A friend; used as a friendly form of address, especially in Spanish-speaking contexts or areas with Spanish influence.

(informal) Ammunition; bullets, shells, and other projectiles fired from weapons.

Projectiles such as bullets, shells, and grenades that are fired from weapons, together with their propellant charges and primers.

A partial or total loss of memory, especially caused by brain injury, shock, illness, or psychological trauma.

An official pardon granted by a government for people who have committed political offenses.

Surrounded by; in the middle of.

(chiefly British) Variant of among; surrounded by; in the company of.

A quantity of something, especially the total or sum.

Plural of amount; quantities or sums of something.

A small object worn as a charm to ward off evil, danger, or disease; a protective talisman.

To cause someone to find something funny; to make someone laugh or smile.