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Atheneum
- noun - a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
- a place where reading materials are available
Athenian
- adjective - a resident of Athens
- of or relating to or characteristic of Athens or its inhabitants
Atherine
- - A small marine fish of the family Atherinid, having a silvery stripe along the sides. The European species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American species (Menidia notata) is called silversides and sand smelt. See Silversides.
Atheroid
- - Shaped like an ear of grain.
Atheroma
- noun - a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
Athetize
- - To set aside or reject as spurious, as by marking with an obelus.
Atremble
- unknown - in a trembling state.
Attemper
- verb - modify the temperature of; "attemper the air"
Attempts
- noun - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
- enter upon an activity or enterprise
- make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
- the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
- try
Attended
- verb - be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; "She attends class regularly"; "I rarely attend services at my church"; "did you go to the meeting?"
- give heed (to); "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"; "She hung on his every word"; "They attended to everything he said"
- having a caretaker or other watcher
- playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
- take charge of or deal with; "Could you see about lunch?"; "I must attend to this matter"; "She took care of this business"
- to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result; "Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation"
- work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"