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Able-Seaman
A sailor, called Jerry, who is on board the vessel sailing out with Lyra to the North. His daemon is a seagull called Belisaria.
Adamant Tower
The tower used by Lord Asriel as headquarters, in his vast basalt fortress. The tower, which has windows facing out in all four directions, is situated on the highest rampart of the fortress.
Aesahættr
The name by which the cliff-ghasts refer to the Subtle Knife. The name was made up from two Norse words meaning God and death. Other names for it are teleutaia and makhaira.
Aërodock
A place of transportation, in Lyra's world.
Alethiometer
A heavy compass like device, which measures truth. The one given to Lyra was presented to Jordan College by Lord Asriel, and is thought to be one of only six ever made. It is believed to have been made in Prague in the seventeenth century. It has thirty six symbols around the edge, and three short hands controlled by three winding wheels. It also has one longer hand that moves freely, of its own accord.
Anbaric
A kind of energy source, and charge, in Lyra's world. There is an Anbaric Park on the road to Yarnton that is full of aerials, wires and porcelain insulators. There are anbarographs in Jordan College's library. Anbarology is a subject for study. Trams are run by anbaric wires. The fence surrounding Bolvangar is filled with anbaric force.
Erik Andersson
A dancer, very much in vogue in Lyra's London.
Angelica
The girl with the red hair, encountered by Lyra and Will, in Cittàgazze. Her younger brother is called Paolo, and her older brother is called Tullio.
Angels
Their name for themselves is Bene Elim. They are also called The Watchers. Angels are human-like winged creatures but instead of being made of flesh they are made of dust. They are extremly old, intelligent and wise although they crave a real body but cannot have one.
Ama
A young girl who lives in a Himalayan village, in Lyra's world. Her daemon is called Kulang.
Archbishop
A 'hateful old snob' - according to Mrs. Coulter. Invited to Mrs. Coulter's party
Armoured bears
Also known as Panserbørne (a northern word for them). A kind of polar bear. Solitary creatures for the most part, but they come together during times of war or emergency. As animals, they do not have daemons.
Lord Asriel
A dynamic and powerful adventurer, interested in the possibility of other universes and concerned with the investigation of Dust.
His daemon is a Stelmaria, a snow leopard.
Atal
A Mulefa, a particular friend of Dr. Mary Malone's.
Atomcraft-works
Some kind of industrial works in Lyra's world.
The Authority
The first angel, formed out of dust. He pretended to other angels that he was the creator. He has delegated much of his power to his regent, Metatron.
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