A list or a list ( two words ) means one ( a ) series of names or items grouped together, to form a record--
Make a list of everything we plan to buy today, so we won't forget anything.
Here is a list of the names of all of the students enrolled in this class.
Alist or alist ( one word ) describes something leaning to one side, particularly a ship--
The ship was alist, and seemed in danger of capsizing.
The boat was alist, and they started to bail it out.
A list or A list ( two words, always capitalized, as the letter 'A' ) means a record of the most important or influential people; the people invited to the most exclusive gatherings--
The two stars were always on the A list, and went to all of the best Hollywood parties.
They aren't on the A list anymore, and are rarely mentioned in the newspapers.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"That yacht alist and drifting is full of A list people out shooting a film; here is a list of their names."
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