Because we were running out of time, the lecturer had to abbreviate her speech.
Rather than leaving immediately, they waited for the storm to abate.
We had to abandon our abortive attempts.
Although the King of Siam was an absolute monarch, he did not want to behead his unfaithful wife without absolute evidence of her infidelity.
To him, hunger was an abstract concept; he had never missed a meal.
An abusive parent damages a child both mentally and physically.
In our science class, we learn how falling bodies accelerate.
We asked our guide whether the ruins were accessible on foot.
She bought an attractive handbag as an accessory for her dress.
The teller absconded with the bonds and was not found.
Given the aberrant nature of the data, we came to doubt the validity of the entire experiment.
The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival.
He was adamant in his determination to punish the wrongdoer.
It is a crime to adulterate foods without informing the buyer.
We must learn to meet adversity gracefully.
Anna expected to have to curtsy to the King of Siam; when told to cast herself down on the ground before him, however she refused to abase herself.
He was not at all abashed by her open admiration.
When Edward VII abdicated the British throne, he surprised the entire world.
She was unwilling to abet him in the swindle he had planned.
On the streets of New York the homeless live in abject poverty, huddling in doorways to find shelter from the wind.
He abjured his allegiance to the king.
His daily ablutions were accompanied by loud noises that he humorously labeled "Opera in the Bath."
Though Rudolph and Duchess Flavia loved one another, their love was doomed, for she had to wed the king; their act of abnegation was necessary to preserve the kingdom.
Moses scolded the idol worshippers in the tribe because he abominated the custom.
Just as abrasive cleaning powders can wear away a shiny finish, abrasive remarks can wear away a listener's patience.
He intended to abrogate the decree issued by his predecessor.
The father confessor absolved him of his sins.
After considering the effect of alcohol on his athletic performance, he decided to abstain from drinking while he trained for the race.
Where our estates abut, we must build a fence.
His arrogance is exceeded only by his abysmal ignorance.
If I accede to this demand for blackmail, I am afraid that I will be the victim of future demands.
One of the difficulties of our present air age is the need of travellers to acclimate themselves to their new and often strange environments.
The car could not go up the acclivity in high gear.
In Hollywood, an "Oscar" is the highest accolade.
She was in complete accord with the verdict.
When the two young men accosted me, I was frightened because I thought they were going to attack me.
The fisherman was accoutred with the best that the sporting goods store could supply
The accretion of wealth marked the family's rise in power.
You must pay the interest that has accrued on your debt as well as the principal sum.
James was unpopular because of his sarcastic and acidulous remarks.
Welles's success in Citizen Kane marked the acme of his career as an actor; never again did he achieve such popular acclaim.
Although she appeared to acquiesce to her employer's suggestions, I could tell she had reservations about the changes he wanted made.
His acquittal by the jury surprised those who had thought him guilty.
The acrid odor of burnt gunpowder filled the room after the pistol had been fired.
His tendency to utter acrimonious remarks alienated his audience.
According to recent actuarial tables, life expectancy is greater today than it was a century ago.
I fail to understand what actuated you to reply to this letter so nastily.
In time his youthful acuity of vision failed him, and he needed glasses.
His business acumen helped him to succeed where others had failed.
There is much truth in the old adage about fools and their money.
Jane's editor approved her new comparative literature text but thought it would be even better with an addendum on recent developments in literary criticism.
This idiotic plan is confusing enough to addle anyone.
In the wake of the scandal, the senator's one-time adherent quietly deserted him.
I will entertain this concept as an adjunct to the main proposal.
Her adjuration to tell the truth did not change the witnesses' testimony.
Though Wellington delegated many tasks to his chief adjutant, Lord Fitzroy Somerset, Somerset was in no doubt as to who made all major decisions.
He admonished his listeners to change their wicked ways.
Wall paintings and carved statues adorned the temple.
His adroit handling of the delicate situation pleased his employers.
The rock star thrived on the adulation of his groupies and yes-men.
Most Americans were unaware of the advent of the Nuclear Age until the news of Hiroshima reached them.
He found this adventitious meeting with his friend extremely fortunate.
Batman struggled to save Gotham City from the machinations of his wicked adversary, the Joker.
adverse circumstances compelled him to close his business.
Since you advert to this matter so frequently, you must regard it as important.
The abolitionists advocated freedom for the slaves.
Under the aegis of the Bill of Rights, we enjoy our most treasured freedoms.
Although he held a position of responsibility, he was an affable individual and could be reached by anyone with a complaint.
His affected mannerisms irritated may of us who had known him before his promotion.
The court refused to accept his statement unless he presented it in the form of an affidavit.
His affiliation with the political party was of short duration for he soon disagreed with his colleagues.
She felt an affinity with all who suffered; their pains were her pains.
Despite Tom's affirmation of innocence, Aunt Polly still suspected he had eaten the pie.
First the registrar had to affix his signature to the license; then he had to affix his official seal.
Foreigners are amazed by the affluence and luxury of the American way of life.
Accustomed to being treated with respect, Miss Challoner was affronted by Vidal's offensive behavior.
She stared, agape, at the many strange animals in the zoo.
We had so much difficulty agreeing upon an agenda that there was very little time for the meeting.
It took weeks to assort the agglomeration of miscellaneous items she had collected on her trip.
The history of the past quarter century illustrates how a President may aggrandize his power to act aggressively in international affairs without considering the wishes of Congress.
The aggregate wealth of this country is staggering to the imagination.
He was aghast at the nerve of the speaker who had insulted his host.
The agility of the acrobat amazed and thrilled the audience.
Her fiery remarks agitated the already angry mob.
The agnostic demanded proof before she would accept the statement of the minister.
We were all agog at the news that the celebrated movie star was giving up his career in order to enter a monastery.
As a result of its recent industrialization, the country is gradually losing its agrarian traditions.
He demonstrated his eagerness to serve by his alacrity in executing the orders of his master.
The changing of baser metals into gold was the goal of the students of alchemy.
Though their apartment lacked a full-scale dining room, an alcove adjacent to the living room made an adequate breakfast nook for the young couple.
John Smith's alias was Bob Jones.
Her attempts to alienate the two friends failed because they had complete faith in each other.
The alimentary canal in our bodies is so named because digestion of foods occurs there.
Because Tony had supported Tina through medical school, on their divorce he asked the court to award him $500 a month in alimony.
The crew tried to allay the fears of the passengers by announcing that the fire had been controlled.
It is alleged that she had worked for the enemy.
Pilgrim's Progress is an allegory of the temptations and victories of the human soul.
This should alleviate the pain; if it does not, we shall have to use stronger drugs.
"The furrow followed free" is an example of alliteration.
alloy of gold are used more frequently than the pure metal.
