(p. 133) āstānā haunt; an abode, a dwellingplace; a hermitage. আস্তানা গাড়া v. to set up an abode (esp. a temporary one); to take shelter (temporarily). আস্তানা গোটানো v. to depart for good; to strike the tent. 19)

(p. 115) āpanna endangered, imperilled; (chiefly used as a sfx.) affected with, involved in (বিপদাপন্ন). seeking refuge in (শরণাপন্ন) 39)

(p. 118) ābēṣṭana surrounding or enclosing; a fence; a wall; that which encloses, an enclosure; surroundings, environment. আবেষ্টনী n. a fence; a wall; that which encloses, an enclosure; a circurmference; environment, surroundings. 47)

(p. 123) āẏasa of or made of or caused by iron; ferrous. n. iron. আয়সী n. fem. a coatmail made of iron, an iron armour. 12)

(p. 121) āmarā we. 18)

(p. 121) āmantrita invited; called to come; greeted. 13)

(p. 126) āsaka (obs.) love, attachment, devotion (পিরীতি আসকে). 136)

(p. 123) āraka extract, essence; juice; spirit; arrack; tincture. 28)

(p. 126) āśābari an Indian musical mode. 116)

(p. 98) ākāṅkṣī desirous; wishing for. fem. আকাঙ্ক্ষিণী ।

(p. 118) ābāgā, ābāgē ill-fated, unfortunate. fem. আবাগি । 22)

(p. 107) ādhipatya mastery; overlordship; predominance; supremacy; rule, government; suzerainty. আধিপত্য করা v. to dominate; to lord (it) over; to rule, to govern. 100)

(p. 102) āgunakhāki a woman of fiery temper, a highly irritable or irascible woman, virago, a shrew. 4)

(p. 133) āspardhā effrontery, impudence, impertinence, audacity; arrogance, haughtiness; boasting. 32)

(p. 133) āsbāda taste; savour; relish; tasting. ̃ন n. tasting; enjoying, enjoyment; experiencing. ̃নীয়, আস্বাদ্য a. fit to be tasted; enjoyable. আস্বাদিত a. tasted; enjoyed; relished; experienced. 36)