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Aflutter
In a flutter; agitated.
Behindhand
In arrears financially; in a state where expenditures have exceeded the receipt of funds.
Astir
Stirring; in a state of activity or motion; out of bed.
Tandem
One after another; -- said especially of horses harnessed and driven one before another, instead of abreast.
Afoul
In collision; entangled.
Arioso
In the smooth and melodious style of an air; ariose.
Aft
Near or towards the stern of a vessel; astern; abaft.
Aglow
In a glow; glowing; as, cheeks aglow; the landscape all aglow.
Aslope
Slopingly; aslant; declining from an upright direction; sloping.
Afire
On fire.
Aslant
Toward one side; in a slanting direction; obliquely.
Awry
Turned or twisted toward one side; not in a straight or true direction, or position; out of the right course; distorted; obliquely; asquint; with oblique vision; as, to glance awry.
Agape
Gaping, as with wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
Aflame
Inflames; glowing with light or passion; ablaze.
Aflicker
In a flickering state.
Firmament
Fixed foundation; established basis.
Astray
Out of the right, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering; as, to lead one astray.
Askew
Awry; askance; asquint; oblique or obliquely; -- sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or entry.
Ablaze
On fire; in a blaze, gleaming.
Afloat
Borne on the water; floating; on board ship.
Counter
A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.
Adrift
Floating at random; in a drifting condition; at the mercy of wind and waves. Also fig.
Aground
On the ground; stranded; -- a nautical term applied to a ship when its bottom lodges on the ground.
