(p. 107) ātikta slightly bitter. 21)

(p. 107) ādapē in reality, really; in truth; in fact, as a matter of fact; at all, in the least. 50)

(p. 96) āōsata a large holding of land held in fee under a landowner, (cp.) a fief. 9)

(p. 133) āstika having faith in God and in life beyond death and in the scriptures, theistic. n. a person having such faith, a theist. ̃তা, আস্তিক্য n. theism. 21)

(p. 121) āmarula a variety of spinach having sour taste, sorrel. 20)

(p. 99) ākhaḍ়ā a gymnasium; a place or institution where people assemble to practise anything esp. music, play-acting, etc.; a place where the Vaishnavas assemble for religious worship; (facet.) a club or society; (dero.) a haunt of vice, a den. ̃ই n. dramatic rehearsal. ̃ধারী n. the headman or the keeper of a place where the Vaishnavas assemble for religious worship. 45)

(p. 99) ākuti, ākūti ardour; fervidity; a fervent prayer, eager solicitation; entreaty. 22)

(p. 115) āpākā unripe, raw; not thoroughly ripened. 45)

(p. 107) ānata stooped, bent down; inclined; stooping in obeisance; obeisant. আনত হওয়া v. to stoop, to bend down, to incline; to stoop in obeisance, to bow down. ̃তল n. inclined plane. ̃শির a. with the head bending or stooping low. আনতি n. act or state of bending down or stooping; inclination; act or state of stooping in obeisance; obeisance. 120)

(p. 96) ān̐caḍ় an instance of scraping or digging with the finger-nails or claws, a scratch; a thin mark or line; (fig.) a cursory or slight examination or effort (এক আঁচড়ে বুঝে নেওয়া). এক আঁচড়ে upon a cursory or slight examination. 28)

(p. 98) ākarṣaṇa attraction; pull; affection, love. আকর্ষণী a. attracting. 23)

(p. 107) ādara caress; cordiality; cordial reception; appreciation; fondness; love, affection; respect, honour, esteem. আদর করা v. to caress, to fondle; to receive cordially; to treat with cordiality; to appreciate; to respect, to honour, to esteem. ̃-অভ্যর্থনা, ̃-আপ্যায়ন, ̃যত্ন n. hearty reception and kind attention (to guests, invitees and others); warm welcome. আদরনীয় a. worthy of being received cordially or appreciated or esteemed. 55)

(p. 123) āẏama2 season; suitable time; right time. 15)

(p. 97) ān̐ṭi1 a bundle. বোঝার উপর শাকের আঁটি the last straw that breaks the camel's back. 13)

(p. 97) ān̐ta intestines, entrails; catgut; vital or inmost part (আঁতে ঘা লাগা); one's secret intention or design or mental disposition (আঁত বোঝা). আঁতে ঘা দেওয়া to grieve or hurt a person by pricking his or her weak point, to cut to the quick. 18)