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Various

"The Illustrated London Reading Book"

_ old times; remains of old times
A'NTRE, _s._ a cavern
ANXI'ETY, _s._ perplexity; lowness of spirits
ANXIOUS, _a._ disturbed about some uncertain event
A'PATHY, _s._ exemption from feeling or passion
APO'CALYPSE, _s._ the Book of Revelations
APO'LOGY, _s._ defence; excuse
APO'STLE, _s._ a person sent with commands, particularly applied to
those whom our Saviour deputed to preach the Gospel
APOSTO'LIC, _a._ delivered or taught by the Apostles
APPARA'TUS, _s._ tools; furniture; show; instruments
APPE'AR, _v.n._ be visible; in sight
APPEARANCE, _s._ the act of coming into sight; phenomenon; apparition;
presence
APPE'NDAGE, _s._ something added to another thing without being
necessary to its essence
A'PPETITE _s._ hunger; violent longing
APPLA'USE _s._ approbation loudly expressed; praise
APPLICATION, _s._ close study; intenseness of thought; attention; the
act of applying; the act of applying anything to another.
APPORTIONMENT, _s._ dividing into portions
APPRECIATE, _v.a._ set a price on anything; esteem
APPRO'ACH, _v n._ draw near; somewhat resemble
APPROBATION, _s._ the act of approving, or expressing himself pleased,
or satisfied; support
APPRO'PRIATENESS, _s.


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