Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for A-PART'
A-PART', adv. [a and part; Fr. aparté. See Part.]
- Separately; at a distance; in a state of separation, as to place. Jesus departed thence into a desert place apart. – Matth. xiv.
- In a state of distinction, as to purpose, use, or character. The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. Ps. iv.
- Distinctly; separately; as, consider the two propositions apart.
- Aside; in exclusion of; as, apart from all regard to his morals, he is not qualified, in other respects, for the office he holds.
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