Marks used in piece of writing, such as ? ; and !.

action or process of investing money.

For a reason.

musical instruments played by striking with hand or with stick or beater, or by shaking, including drums, cymbals, xylophones.

excellent. To attempt to achieve a goal or objective.

of country or language other than one's own.

capacity to have effect on someone or something. Powers to affect what happens. To affect or change something indirectly.

Just a while ago; not long ago.

each of pair of hinged panels fixed inside or outside window that can be closed for security or privacy. To close the shutters over a window.

relating to or making use of form of tape transport, used mainly to provide backup storage. method of relaying data over computer network as steady continuous stream. To split classes or students into ability levels.

To control the acting in a movie or play.

To return an item to its original location.

having lived or existed for only short time.

To do, be or happen for the first time; begin.

of ideas, customs, and social behavior of society.