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Atlantosaurus – Auld Reekie

Atlantosaurus

a gigantic fossil reptile, order dinosauria, obtained in the upper Jurassic strata of the Rocky Mountains, attaining a length of 80 feet or more.

Atlas

in Greek mythology, the name of a Titan, whom Zeus condemned to bear the vault of heaven. The same name is given to a collection of maps and ATLAS charts, and was first used by Gerard Mercator in the 16th century, the figure of Atlas bearing the globe being given on the title-pages of such works.

Atlas

in anatomy, is the name of the first vertebra of the neck, which supports the head. It is connected with the occipital bone in such a way as to permit of the nodding movement of the head, and rests on the second vertebra, or axis, their union allowing the head to turn from side to side.

Atomic Philosophy

in mental and natural philosophy, the doctrine of It represented atoms as possessed of gravity and motion, and attributed to It represented atoms as possessed of their union the formation of all things.

Atropin

or ATROPINE, a crystalnightshade (atropa belladonna). It is very poisonous and produces persistent dilation of the pupil.

Atropos

the eldest of the Fates, who cuts the thread of life with her shears.

ATTACHÉ ATTACHÉ (at-a-sha), a military, naval or subordinate member of the dip- lomatic service attached to an embassy or legation.

Auckland Islands

a group lying in the Pacific Ocean to the S. of New Zealand. The largest of these islands is about 30 miles long by 15 broad, and is covered with dense vegetation. They are almost entirely uninhabited, belong to the British and are a station for whaling ships.

Audit

an examination into accounts or dealings with money or property, along with vouchers or other documents connected therewith, especially by proper officers, or persons appointed for the purpose. Also the occasion of receiving the rents from the tenants on an estate.

Auditory

pertaining to the organs of hearing.

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Augusta

a title first given to his number of weekly periodicals, etc. Pop. (1910) 13,211; (1920) 14,114.

Auld Reekie

an epithet or sobriquet applied to Edinburgh, on account of its smoky appearance as seen from a distance; or, as some say, on account of the former uncleanliness of its public thoroughfares; a reproach now, happily, without relevancy.