Words that start with A

Afternoon tea is a light meal people have in the late afternoon. It often includes tea with snacks like cakes, sandwiches, or biscuits.

Agates are a common variety of brightly coloured quartz. They come in a range of colours depending on the mineral impurities they contain, and can be used in jewelry.

Age is a measure of how old something is. If you have just celebrated your tenth birthday, you are ten years of age, or ten years old.

When someone is agitated, they show in their behaviour that they are anxious, upset and nervous.

Agony is a state of extreme pain. It might be physical or emotional pain. The woman in the photo is in agony.

Something is ahead of you if it is in front, or perhaps in the future. For example, "you are getting too far ahead of me" or "my schedule is running ahead of time".

The gases around you every day, inside or outside, is called the air. You need to breathe air to stay alive.

Airedale terriers are originally from Yorkshire in England, and are one of the largest terriers. They have a very wirey coat and shed very little, especially if they are kept well groomed. Airedales were originally bred to hunt otters, but today are used as a police dog or as a pet. They are strong-willed, stubborn, and can be difficult to train.

An airport is a place airplanes land and take off. When people are going on holidays a long way away, they need to go to an airport to catch a plane.

Akitas are large dogs originally from Japan, and are descended from one of the oldest dog breeds. The breed is currently split into two - the American Akita and the Akita Inu. The American breed is larger, and a lot more colours are allowed.
Akitas are a friendly, playful dog that needs lots of exercise. They can be boisterous around children, and can also be dominant so they need to be well-trained.