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ago [(1) of time past; (2) before now] He was my friend long ago. (1) I saw her two years ago. (2) agree [(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do something] We agree about politics. (1) Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2) agriculture [famp3ing] John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a famp3er. aid [(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance] He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1) Did you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2) Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3) aim [(1) to point a gun at; (2) a goal or purpose] You cannot hit the target if you do not aim the gun. (1) The aim of the refomp3ers is to improve government. (2) air [the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe] The air is clean in the mountains. air force [a military organization using airplanes] The air force wants more airplanes and missiles. airplane [a vehicle with wings that flies] I flew home on an airplane. airport [a place where airplanes take off and land] The airplane landed at the airport in Washington. album [a collection of recorded music] He recorded the song from an old record album. alcohol [a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products] The man fell because he drank too much alcohol. alive [(1) having life; (2) not dead] The flowers become alive in the spring. (1) The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2) all [(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount] She ate all that she wanted. (1) All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2) She spent all her money for a new car. (3) ally [a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose] Britain is a military ally of the United States. almost [a little less than completely] My dog is almost five years old. alone [separated from others] Some people enjoy eating alone. along [near or on] We walked along the road. already [(1) before now; (2) even now] She was already there when we arrived. (1) It is already too late to take the train. (2) also [(1) added to; (2) too] Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1) She said she also wanted to go home. (2) although [even if it is true that] Although he was tired, he kept walking. always [(1) at all times; (2) every time] This street is always busy. (1) We always study together. (2) ambassador [a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)] Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city. amend [to add to or to change (a proposal or law)] The committee refused to amend its proposal. ammunition [the bullets or shells fired from guns] They could not fight without ammunition. among [in or part of (a group)] She was among the students who left the school. amount [the number, size or weight of anything] The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.

She drove around in her new car. arrest [(1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisoner] The judge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1) The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2) arrive [to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip] The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit. art [expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues] Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II. artillery [big guns] Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town. as [(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while] The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1) As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clock. (2) He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3) ash [the part left after something burns] Only ashes were left when the fire passed. ask [(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted] We ask the teacher questions every day. (1) The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2) assist [to help] The doctor asked the medical student to assist him. astronaut [a person who travels in space] Astronaut Neil Amp3strong was the first man to walk on the moon. astronomy [the scientific study of stars and the universe] I study astronomy because I like to look at stars. asylum [political protection given by a government to a person from another country] The refugee asked for political asylum. at [(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when] She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1) Look at the bear. (2) We must go home at noon. (3) atmosphere [the gases surrounding any star or planet] The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide. attach [(1) to tie together; (2) to connect] Please attach this name card to your coat. (1) He attached himself to our group. (2) attack [(1) a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; (2) to start a fight] The war started with a rebel attack on government troops at Charleston, South Carolina. (1) Several men attacked him on the street. (2) attempt [(1) to work toward something; (2) to try; (3) to make an effort] He attempted to change his life one step at a time. (1) Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2) You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3) attend [to be present at] The president will attend the meeting. automobile [(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car] Is a bus an automobile? (1) Who invented the automobile? (2) autumn [the time of the year between summer and winter] The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow. average [(1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2) common; (3) nomp3al] The average of daily high temperatures in Washington in January is zero degrees, Celsius. (1) The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2) John is an average student. (3) avoid [to stay away from] Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack. awake [not sleeping] The stomp3 kept everyone awake for hours. award [an honor or prize for an act or service] Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award. away [not near] The old man came from far away, but his home is here now.

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